Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Horace Mann ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horace Mann's student population of 360 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Horace Mann ranks within the top 30% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace Mann is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#408 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
10%
25%
Black
5%
10%
White
57%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horace Mann's ranking?
Horace Mann is ranked #408 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Horace Mann often compared to?
Horace Mannis often viewed alongside schools like Cabot, Lincoln-eliot by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Horace Mann?
360 students attend Horace Mann.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Horace Mann students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Mann?
Horace Mann has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Horace Mann offer ?
Horace Mann offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Horace Mann part of?
Horace Mann is part of Newton School District.
In what neighborhood is Horace Mann located?
Horace Mann is located in the Nonantum neighborhood of Newtonville, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Nonantum.
School Reviews
1 6/20/2022
3 kids through this school. Loved the teachers, the principal, and after school program.
2 3/8/2010
Don't send your kids to this school!! The quality of the education there is terrible!! Kids get a whole bunch of free time every day, and the teachers teach almost nothing. Besides, some teachers are very mean to kids, particularly one in kindergarten and one in first grade. They are both awful. As parents, we were so disappointed about their education quality. Also, our child was so unhappy with the school.
Our helplessness and the very lousy experiences with the school made us to decide that we want our child to transfer to another school. After some researches, we moved the entire family to another school district. Now, we know how far it is for this school to be qualified as a good school. Now we are happy that we've made a right decision!! No more fear, anger, and helplessness in the new school!!
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