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Horace Mann School
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  • Private
  • BRONX, NY

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade A+
  3. Teachers
    grade A+
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A+
  6. Sports
    grade B+

About

Applying

Application Deadline
November 15
Application Fee
$60
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
ISEE, SSAT

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$61,900
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
17%
Average Financial Aid
No data available  
From Horace Mann School

Horace Mann School is a coeducational, college preparatory independent day school for students from Nursery - Grade 12. HM seeks to stretch the imagination, intellect, and perception of its students while developing the moral characteristics that impart identity and purpose. In addition to its campuses in Manhattan and the Bronx, NY, the School also owns the John Dorr Nature Laboratory, an outdoor education facility in Washington, CT. The School enrolls 1,790 students representing 155 ZIP codes, with about 50% of our student body self-identifying as students of color and/or Latinx. For 2023-24, 17% of the students receive Financial Aid. The School is a founding member of the Ivy Preparatory School Athletic League; since 1946, Horace Mann School teams have amassed 214 league championships and 25 state championships.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1450
200 responses
Average ACT
33
180 responses

Life at Dorr

academic spotlight

Horace Mann School is one of the few school's in America with its own Outdoor Educational Nature Lab. The John Dorr Nature Laboratory has been a part of HM's legacy since 1965. Students and families utilize Dorr from everything to ecological and environmental studies to outward bound activities to orientation programs to our semi-annual Dorr Family Picnic.

Culture & Safety

Poll
92%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 24 responses
Poll
75%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 24 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 62 responses
  • Homecoming
    29%
  • Senior absurdity
    19%
  • Book day
    18%
  • Thanksgiving Communal Meal
    10%
  • Buzzel
    6%
  • Homecoming
    6%
  • Spirit Week
    6%

Students

Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,793
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 29 responses
76%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 29 responses
66%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 29 responses

Preschool

Annual Cost
$61,900
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Starting Age
3 years
Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Schedule Options
  • Offers Full Week
    Yes
  • Offers Part Week
    No
  • Offers Full Day
    Yes
  • Offers Part Day
    Yes

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National
17:1
Poll
91%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 32 responses
Poll
94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 32 responses
Poll
91%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 32 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
94%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 16 responses
94%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 16 responses
94%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 16 responses

Living in the Area

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  2. Good for Families
    grade A
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
Median Household Income
$106,470
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$1,595
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$425,281
National
$244,900

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