About
Nightingale's new strategic plan will propel the school into its second century.
A Diverse Community
Nightingale represents the multi-faceted brilliance of the city in which we live.
Academics
New Horizons

Nightingale's countless opportunities to explore New York City and beyond allow our students to expand their view and understanding of themselves and of the world around them.
The Future is Now
Our ever-growing technology initiatives are paving exciting new ways of thinking, learning, and engaging.
Admissions
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We're excited to have you learn more about our community. Take the first step by filling out our online inquiry form, and we'll send everything you need to start the process.

How to Apply Follow our step-by-step guide that will walk you through the process, from inquiring to submitting.
Athletics
Our Program Philosophy
We recognize the value and importance of athletic participation for girls. To that end, we offer a robust physical education curriculum, as well as a wide-ranging program of competitive teams for our students.
92Y Partnership
Nightingale enjoys an extensive partnership with the 92nd Street Y, allowing our community members unparalleled access to one of the city's finest athletic and cultural centers.
Arts
Visual Education
Our Visual Education Program teaches our students to think in new ways, to engage art on many levels, to use art as a tool for exploration and learning.
Students in Step
Through the study of classical and modern dance techniques, Nightingale girls develop body awareness, coordination, and an appreciation of performative movement.
Student Life
The Internship Advantage

Our celebrated internship program places sophomores, juniors, and seniors in companies and organizations all over the city.
Civic Engagement
From their first days here, our girls engage their city and learn to give back.
Giving
Make a Gift

The fastest way to show your support for Nightingale is to make an online gift today. Thank you for your dedication to the school and to future generations of Nightingale graduates!

The Nightingale Fund is the crux of our day-to-day operations, and your 100% tax-deductible gift makes a Nightingale education possible for every girl.

In This Section

A leader isn't the loudest girl in the room, but the one whose strength of intellect, identity, integrity, and imagination breaks down its very walls.

Students around a globe

Lower School

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Middle School

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Upper School

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Strategic Plan

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Alumnae

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Make A Gift

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Students around a desk

Admissions

Founded in 1920, Nightingale is an independent K–12 girls' school that provides an unmatched liberal arts education adapted to the modern world. We welcome motivated students of varied backgrounds, interests, and talents, and cultivate in each a capacity to understand and act on issues of global significance.