Horace Mann School in Bronx, NY serves grades 6–12 with a total enrollment of 1,036 students in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
Founded in 1887, the school is located in the Fieldston neighborhood on an 18–acre campus.
The student–teacher ratio of 6:1, supported by 166 faculty members, offering a low ratio for a Bronx secondary private school.
Tuition is $64,070, reflecting private high school costs in the Bronx city community.
Horace Mann School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Institute for Independent Education.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- 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 acres
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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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 | 1,163 student Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 74 Tuition listed
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