Applying to Nightingale is easy
Nightingale’s Lower School focuses on building foundational skills within a community of strong relationships. In Class I, a student is building confidence in reading and math, as well as developing proficiency in the arts, and learning to be a responsible citizen of both her city and the world.
Class I Application Dates
- Online Application Opens
August 18
- Financial Aid Application Available
September 1
- Application Deadline
December 1
- All Appointments Must be Scheduled
December 3
- All Appointments Must be Completed
December 14
- Financial Aid Application Deadline
January 3
- Application Materials Due
January 5
- Financial Aid Supporting Documents Deadline
January 14
- Notification for Applicants to Classes I–IV
February 14
- Classes I–IV Enrollment Contract Deadline
March 3
Submit Application
For Prospective Families
After you have clicked on Apply Now, select the blue Create Account link to create a username and password.
For Current Nightingale Families
Click on the Apply Now button. Enter your username and password for the Nightingale website when prompted.
For applicants to the 2023-24 school year, we do not yet know if we will have space available in Classes I-IV. However, you are welcome to submit an application and we will contact you later in the year to begin the admissions process, should space become available. We invite you to attend our Admissions events throughout the admissions season.
Register for Our Admissions Events
The events are an excellent opportunity for prospective parents/guardians to learn about Nightingale by asking questions and engaging in dialogue with key faculty, administration, students, and parents.
Applying for Financial Aid?
Please click here for more information and here to begin the process.
Still have questions? Reach out to us at any time.
Jennifer Brodsky
Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management(212) 933-6515jbrodsky@nightingale.orgLiz Cavanaugh
Senior Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid(212) 933-6515ecavanaugh@nightingale.orgLucia Thomas
Assistant Director of Admissions K-XI(212) 933-6515lthomas@nightingale.orgNaomi Hayashi Eldredge
Assistant Director of Admissions K-IV(212) 933-6515neldredge@nightingale.orgKathy Kim
Assistant Director of Admissions for Assessments K-IV(212) 933-6515kkim@nightingale.orgNathonya Chery
Coordinator of Admissions and Financial Aid(212) 933-6515nchery@nightingale.org