Horace Mann School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NY School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 165 students
Yearly Tuition: $64,070
Acceptance rate: 16%
Average class size: 29 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

European Council for International Schools

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Horace Mann School
Pre-K	99
Kind	66

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Year Founded

1905

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Student Body

Total Students

165 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

29 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$64,070

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Acceptance Rate

16%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

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.

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.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Chichi Ikwuazom '16, National Player of the Week in volleyball -
- Ella Anthony '20, NYS Player of the Year in basketball -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Horace Mann School cost?

Horace Mann School's tuition is approximately $64,070 for private students.

What schools are Horace Mann School often compared to?

Horace Mann School is often viewed alongside schools like Dalton School, Calhoun School, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Horace Mann School?

The acceptance rate of Horace Mann School is 16%, which is lower than the national average of 76%. Horace Mann School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New York with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from Horace Mann School?

Horace Mann School famous alumni include: Chichi Ikwuazom '16, National Player of the Week in volleyball and Ella Anthony '20, NYS Player of the Year in basketball.

What is Horace Mann School's ranking?

Horace Mann School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Horace Mann School?

The application deadline for Horace Mann School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in New York, NY is $47,316 for elementary schools and $49,836 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 58% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).