Horace Mann School is an American private, independent college-preparatory school in the Bronx, founded in 1887.
Horace Mann is a member of the Ivy Preparatory School League, educating students from the New York metropolitan area from nursery school to the twelfth grade.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,036 students
- Yearly Tuition: $64,070
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Horace Mann School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1887
Colors
White, Maroon
School Calendar
Campus Size
18
Student Body
Total Students
1,036 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
39%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
166 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$64,070
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Magna est veritas et praevalet. (Great is the truth and it prevails.)
- School Mascot: The Lion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Horace Mann School cost?
Horace Mann School's tuition is approximately $64,070 for private students.
What is Horace Mann School's ranking?
Horace Mann School 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?
The application deadline for Horace Mann School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Horace Mann School located?
Horace Mann School is located in the Fieldston neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 3 other private schools located in Fieldston.
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The nearest high school to Horace Mann School is Ethical Culture Fieldston School (ECFS) (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Horace Mann School Lower Division (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ecfs (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5250 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-8810
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-8810
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,309 student Sports: 22 | Extracurrculars: 102 Tuition listed
St. Raymond High School For Boys
All-boys (Catholic)
2151 Saint Raymonds Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 824-5050
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 824-5050
4.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Msgr Scanlan High School
(Catholic)
915 Hutchinson River Pkwy
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 430-0100
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 430-0100
5.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
100 Overlook Cir
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 632-8836
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 632-8836
6.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
5 W 93rd St
New York, NY 10025
(212) 749-6200
New York, NY 10025
(212) 749-6200
8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,156 student Sports: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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