Affording Horace Mann School

The tuition charge does not include an Enrollment Fee of $100, Parent Association Dues of $85, an Activity Fee of $125, a Facility Improvement fee of $950 for Nursery and Lower Division students and $1,150 for Middle and Upper Division Students, Middle Division Students Book Fee of $325, lunch fees, and some student technology devices. Transportation costs are additional for all students, and HM does offer optional tuition refund insurance.

When students take a trip during the school day, the costs are included. However, if students participate in special trips, for example, travels during the spring/summer break with world language classes or clubs, those costs are additional. Some athletic equipment and supplies are included; team coaches can provide specific information. Private music lessons are available at the Middle and Upper Divisions for an additional cost.

Please note that Horace Mann School also offers the Student Assistance Fund (SAF) for enrolled students, which was created to allow every Horace Mann School student an opportunity to excel within the school community and beyond. The SAF is not restricted to students who receive Financial Aid; we recognize that tuition is a significant expense, and the cost of additional activities beyond tuition may be more than a family can manage even if they do not apply for or qualify for Financial Aid. The SAF serves as a resource to supplement other sources of funding available to students. Any cost directly related to Horace Mann School and not included in the financial aid budget may be considered by the SAF. Only enrolled students may apply for the SAF.

Yes. The tuition costs do not cover the entire expense of educating students at HM. The Annual Fund is the school’s yearly campaign to raise funds in support of the daily operations budget. Contributions from trustees, parents, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, members of the faculty and staff, and other friends of the school help to close the gap that exists between tuition and the actual cost of a Horace Mann education. Each year we set a goal for the Annual Fund of 100% parent participation. While leadership gifts are important for the school’s economic strength, every gift does matter and every gift does make a difference. Strong financial support of the Annual Fund demonstrates the donor’s understanding and commitment to the school. Annual Fund gifts range in size from $5 to $50,000. We expect that each person will participate at a level appropriate for their circumstances.

Parents are also encouraged to donate their time to the School by participating in School and Parents' Association activities.

For more information about philanthropy at Horace Mann School, click here.

Each year, the Horace Mann School Board of Trustees meets and sets the tuition figures for the following year. They make this decision based on estimated costs and expenses. In recent years, the annual tuition increase has been between 4% and 6%. Families who receive Financial Aid typically receive additional funding to help cover a portion of this increase. The trustees and administration work hard to minimize tuition increases while striving to maintain the overall quality and integrity of the programs we offer.