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Horace Mann School
  • Private
  • BRONX, NY
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Horace Mann School

#1 in Best High Schools for STEM in New York
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • PK, K-12
  • BRONX, NY
  • 150 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      B+
    horacemann.org
    (718) 432-4000
    231 WEST 246TH ST
    BRONX, NY 10471
    About Horace Mann School...

    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
    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
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    Life at Dorr

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    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
    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
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    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
    Website
    horacemann.org/academic-life/nursery-division
    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
    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

    Fieldston
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      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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