Horace Mann School prepares a diverse community of students to lead great and giving lives. We strive to maintain a safe, secure, and caring environment in which mutual respect, mature behavior, and the life of the mind can thrive. We recognize and celebrate individual achievement and contributions to the common good.
Our campus is an environment filled with thoughtful learners who truly appreciate the life of the mind. For over 138 years, our thoughtfully designed and continually evolving liberal arts curriculum has successfully served our students. Here at HM, you will observe adventurous scholars who thrive on academic challenge and a dedicated faculty that invigorates the student body by promoting an atmosphere where creative problem solving, collaboration, service learning, identity, and exploration are valued. At HM, you will also discover the multitude of artistic, athletic and extracurricular options available to our students and the core values that we embrace as a community.
We invite you to learn more about the application process and the greater Horace Mann School community as you explore options for your potential school home.
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Applying to Horace Mann School
Key Dates for 2026-27 Application Process
| Admissions Application Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications Open for the 2026-27 School Year | Monday, August 4, 2025 |
| Interviews Commence | Wednesday, September 10, 2025 |
| Application Form Deadline to Guarantee an Interview | Wednesday, October 15, 2025 |
| Application Form Deadline | Saturday, November 15, 2025 |
| Financial Aid Application Deadline (if applicable) | Saturday, November 15, 2025 |
| Deadline for Completed Application (Admission Assessment Test Results, Completed Interview, Confidential School Reports, Parent Statement, etc.) | Thursday, January 15, 2026 |
| Applicants are Notified of Decisions | February 2026 |
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Read Why Our Student Ambassadors Love HM
The Student Ambassador Program at Horace Mann consists of 172 students in Grades 9-12 who volunteer their time to meet and tour prospective families. Our Student Ambassadors come from all over—the Bronx, Westchester, New Jersey, and Manhattan to name a few places—and they represent a small cross-section of the school’s musicians, mentors, athletes, researchers, and more. When you visit campus, ask your Student Ambassador why they love HM!
Welcoming People
The welcoming people and community—I've always seen the school as my second home.
Community and Academics
The community and academics are amazing! I've discovered such an inspiring and diverse student body.
Surrounded by Peers
Above all, I love being surrounded by peers who are driven and passionate about many different subjects. It drives me to push myself and has taught me how to work collaboratively as well.
Extracurriculars
At HM, there is a wide range of extracurricular activities and a diverse community of people with different personalities from various backgrounds and areas.
Energy is Contagious
Whether you’re immersed in a class project or competing in a hotly contested sports game, the student energy is contagious.
Love Campus
I absolutely love our campus: everything's around Alumni Field and it is absolutely gorgeous when it snows or on hot summer days.
Someone Who Understands
Whether you need directions to a classroom hidden in the Tillinghast basement or help with a geometry proof, there’s always someone who understands and is ready to help.
Make Your Own
In the unlikely case you can't find a club or publication that is of interest to you, you can always make your own!
Environment
Both the teachers and my friends maintain a positive and encouraging environment.
Unique and Diverse
The student body at HM is incredibly unique and diverse, which allows students to engage in meaningful dialogue. I have heard countless new viewpoints and perspectives from peers and teachers alike, drastically changing how I approach problems, tasks, and situations.
The People
At HM, the people truly make the place.
Chose HM
I chose Horace Mann because I wanted a school where I could be challenged academically and in a community that felt like family.
Horace Mann School admits students of any race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, or disability status to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, or disability status in administration of its educational policies, financial aid, athletic or other school-administered programs.