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Horace Mann School John Dorr Nature Laboratory

220 Nettleton Hollow Rd
Washington, CT 06793
Horace Mann seeks to educate and nurture its students and to help them fulfill their potential.
To attain this goal, the School provides a challenging and rigorous set of academic and extracurricular programs within a caring and supportive environment.
Students are encouraged to test and learn about themselves, to develop a concern for others and to grow intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally.
The School seeks to foster a capacity in each individual for clear and creative thought.
The School encourages students to understand that learning is a lifelong endeavor that is valuable in itself.
Horace Mann seeks a diverse student body and fosters a respect for individual and cultural differences.
Each student is encouraged to strive for self-esteem and confidence and to be respectful of others.
In addition, students learn that they must be responsible for their actions and for the decisions that they make.
In its role as a college preparatory school, Horace Mann emphasizes the Liberal Arts and prepares its students for leadership in a variety of fields and endeavors.
To accomplish this task, the School offers programs and activities that encourage excellence.
The School also maintains an outstanding faculty that represents both high scholarship and a deep concern for the total development of the individual.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked CT School
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 1,330 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Horace Mann School John Dorr Nature Laboratory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12

Student Body

Total Students
1,330 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Horace Mann School John Dorr Nature Laboratory Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Horace Mann School John Dorr Nature Laboratory's ranking?
Horace Mann School John Dorr Nature Laboratory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Horace Mann School John Dorr Nature Laboratory?
The application deadline for Horace Mann School John Dorr Nature Laboratory is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked CT School
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 1,330 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Litchfield County, CT is $39,211 for elementary schools and $66,591 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Litchfield County, CT is 57% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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