Horace Mann School

Horace Mann School is a public elementary school in Binghamton, New York, located at 30 College Street. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, Horace Mann has an enrollment of 208 students and employs 23 full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 9 to 1. The school is situated in the heart of Binghamton's small city setting, offering a close-knit community environment for its young learners.

Horace Mann School focuses on fostering a nurturing educational atmosphere where students receive individualized attention from their dedicated teachers. With an academic rating of 4.1 out of 10 and state ranking at #3520 among New York’s schools (placing it in the 26th percentile), there is room for continued improvement in both ELA/Reading and Math proficiency rates, which stand at 32% and 23%, respectively. Horace Mann School serves as a cornerstone of its neighborhood, providing a solid foundation for early education within the small city of Binghamton.

While current test scores at Horace Mann School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9:1, Horace Mann School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.