Horace Mann School

Horace Mann School is guided by five core values: the Life of the Mind, Mature Behavior, Mutual Respect, a Secure and Healthful Environment, and a Balance between Individual Achievement and a Caring Community. These values inform the school's pedagogy, which seeks to balance academic rigor with the moral imperative to raise socially responsible citizens. The school emphasizes independent critical inquiry, integrity, and a commitment to service, which is a graduation requirement.

The school offers a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum spanning from the Nursery Division through Grade 12. The core academic program includes Mathematics, Science, English and Language Arts, History and Social Studies, and World Languages, complemented by offerings in the Arts, Computer Science, Robotics, and Physical Education. The curriculum is further enriched by the John Dorr Nature Laboratory, where students engage in experience-based leadership and environmental science programs starting in the second grade.

The school provides academic support services, particularly within the Middle and Upper Divisions, to assist students in their studies. Guidance professionals offer a sequence of age-appropriate programs focused on social and emotional health, and the Student Assistance Fund (SAF) is available to help enrolled students cover costs related to school activities beyond tuition.

Horace Mann School is a need-blind institution that admits students regardless of their financial aid status. The application process for the 2026-27 school year begins in August 2025, with interviews commencing in September and a final application deadline of January 15, 2026. Prospective families are encouraged to utilize the Ravenna Admissions Portal and may tour the campus with student ambassadors from Grades 9-12.

The school maintains an athletics calendar that tracks team schedules, opponents, and event locations throughout the academic year. Families can access specific team schedules and real-time updates through the school's online athletics portal.

The school operates across multiple campuses, including a Nursery Division in Manhattan and a Lower Division in the Bronx. The 18-acre Middle/Upper Division campus in the Bronx features extensive facilities such as the Katz Library, Gross Theatre, the Jeffrey H. Loria Family Aquatic Center, and the Lutnick Hall, which houses independent research labs. Outdoor athletic facilities include Alumni Field, Four Acres Field, and the Andrew Feinberg '96 Tennis Center. Additionally, the school owns the 320-acre John Dorr Nature Laboratory in Washington, Connecticut, which provides students with opportunities for environmental science, conservation, and outdoor leadership training.

Students have access to a wide range of extracurricular activities, including various clubs, music and theater productions, and athletic teams. If a specific club or publication does not exist, students are encouraged to create their own. Additionally, the school offers summer programs, including the June Program for the Nursery Division, Camp HMLD for the Lower Division, and a Summer Academy for the Middle Division.