Applying to Nightingale is easy
Nightingale’s Lower School is built around community and relationships. In Class I, a student is building confidence in her classroom skills, developing proficiency in the arts, and learning to be a responsible citizen of both her city and the world. To apply, follow the process below and complete each step by the included dates.
Class I Application Dates
- Online Application Opens
August 23
- Financial Aid Application Available
September 1
- Application Deadline
December 1
- All Appointments Must be Scheduled
December 2
- All Appointments Must be Completed
December 16
- Financial Aid Application Deadline
January 3
- Application Materials Due
January 1
- Financial Aid Supporting Documents Deadline
January 14
- Notification for Applicants to Classes I–IV
February 8
- Classes I–IV Enrollment Contract Deadline
March 1
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.
Schedule Virtual Parent/Guardian Interview
After you submit your application, you will have access to the appointment calendar to make an appointment for an online parent/guardian-only interview with a member of our Admissions team. If you wish, you may also choose to be contacted by the Admissions office to schedule these appointments.
Schedule Virtual Student Assessment
You will have access to the appointment calendar to schedule a virtual student assessment for your daughter with a member of the Admissions team. This assessment measures a student's academic readiness relative to the Nightingale curriculum and lasts approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Request Teacher Recommendations
A recommendation from your daughter's 2021-2022 classroom teacher is required for admission. Additionally, you are welcome to submit an optional recommendation from your daughter's 2020-2021 classroom teacher, as well, due to the shift in learning environments throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. You will find the link for recommendation forms in the online application checklist.
Schoolhouse Tours (Optional)
You will be sent a Schoolhouse tour in video format in late October. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Schoolhouse tours are not required. We hope to host in-person Schoolhouse tours for families beginning in mid to late October and we will update you via email as information becomes available.
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(212) 933-6515jbrodsky@nightingale.orgLiz Cavanaugh
Associate Director of Admissions V-XI(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.orgChimene Green
Admissions Coordinator(212) 933-6515chgreen@nightingale.org