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 Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Horace Mann Lower Division ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
436 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horace Mann Lower Division's ranking?
Horace Mann Lower Division ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Horace Mann Lower Division?
The application deadline for Horace Mann Lower Division is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Horace Mann Lower Division located?
Horace Mann Lower Division is located in the Fieldston neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 3 other private schools located in Fieldston.
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