Horace Mann School Lower Division

Horace Mann is a co-educational college preparatory day school enrolling students in Nursery through Twelfth Grade.
Horace Mann seeks to educate and nurture its students and to help them fulfill their potential.
To attain this goal, the school provides a challenging and rigorous set of academic and extracurricular programs within a caring and supportive environment.
Students are encouraged to test and learn about themselves, to develop a concern for others and to grow intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally.
The school seeks to foster a capacity in each individual for clear and creative thought.
The school encourages students to understand that learning is a lifelong endeavor that is valuable in itself.
Horace Mann seeks a diverse student body and fosters a respect for individual and cultural differences.
Each student is encouraged to strive for self-esteem and confidence and to be respectful of others.
In addition, students learn that they must be responsible for their actions and for the decisions that they make.
In its role as a college preparatory school, Horace Mann emphasizes the Liberal Arts and prepares its students for leadership in a variety of fields and endeavors.
To accomplish this task, the school offers programs and activities that encourage excellence.
The school also maintains an outstanding faculty that represents both high scholarship and a deep concern for the total development of the individual.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $64,070
  • Average class size: 184 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Horace Mann School Lower Division ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

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Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
453 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Horace Mann School Lower Division Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
184 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Magna est veritas et praevalet. (Great is the truth and it prevails.)
  • Horace Mann is a co-educational college preparatory day school enrolling students in Nursery through Twelfth Grade. Horace Mann seeks to educate and nurture its students and to help them fulfill their potential. To attain this goal, the school provides a challenging and rigorous set of academic and extracurricular programs within a caring and supportive environment. Students are encouraged to test and learn about themselves, to develop a concern for others and to grow intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally. The school seeks to foster a capacity in each individual for clear and creative thought. The school encourages students to understand that learning is a lifelong endeavor that is valuable in itself. Horace Mann seeks a diverse student body and fosters a respect for individual and cultural differences. Each student is encouraged to strive for self-esteem and confidence and to be respectful of others. In addition, students learn that they must be responsible for their actions and for the decisions that they make. In its role as a college preparatory school, Horace Mann emphasizes the Liberal Arts and prepares its students for leadership in a variety of fields and endeavors. To accomplish this task, the school offers programs and activities that encourage excellence. The school also maintains an outstanding faculty that represents both high scholarship and a deep concern for the total development of the individual.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Horace Mann School Lower Division cost?
Horace Mann School Lower Division's tuition is approximately $64,070 for private students.
What schools are Horace Mann School Lower Division often compared to?
Horace Mann School Lower Division is often viewed alongside schools like Riverdale Country School by visitors of our site.
What is Horace Mann School Lower Division's ranking?
Horace Mann School Lower Division ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Horace Mann School Lower Division?
The application deadline for Horace Mann School Lower Division is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Horace Mann School Lower Division located?
Horace Mann School Lower Division is located in the Fieldston neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 3 other private schools located in Fieldston.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $64,070
  • Average class size: 184 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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