Applying to Nightingale is easy
Nightingale’s Lower School experience is based on building foundational skills within a community of strong relationships. In these years, students are encouraged to learn joyfully as they dive deeper into our curriculum, and to build their curiosity for a lifetime of learning.
Class II-IV Application Dates
- Online Application Opens
August 17
- Financial Aid Application Available on Clarity
September 8
- Application Deadline
December 1
- Financial Aid Application Deadline
December 1
- All Appointments Must be Scheduled
December 5
- All Appointments Must be Completed
December 17
- Application Materials Due
January 8
- Notification for Applicants to Classes I–VIII
February 10
- Classes I-VIII Enrollment Contract Deadline
February 26
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 2027–2028 school year, we do not yet know if we will have space available in Classes I–IV. However, if you would like you to begin the application process by submitting an application, we will keep you informed as to space availability as the year progresses.
Schedule Virtual Parent/Guardian Tour and Interview
After you submit your application we will attach an online checklist that will be viewable when you next sign into your account. The checklist will allow you access to the online appointment calendar to self-schedule an appointment for a Virtual Parent/Guardian Interview that will be conducted via Zoom and will last approximately 30 minutes. These appointments will be offered in January.
Student Assessment and In-Person Tour of the Schoolhouse
The Student Assessment will be paired with an In-Person Tour of the Schoolhouse for the Parents/Guardians. The Admissions team will contact applicant families via email in the fall of 2026 with a specific January date for group assessments. There will be an In-Person Schoolhouse Tour for parents/guardians during the group assessments and you should plan for a duration of 45-60 minutes.
Request School Records
Request that your daughter's current school send school records directly to Nightingale at admissions@nightingale.org.
Register for the ISEE II–IV Standardized Test
The ISEE Primary Assessment Grades II-IV (ISEE examination) is a requirement for the application for applicants for the 2027-2028 school year. Please have the results sent to Nightingale directly by January 8 (our school code is 333860).
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.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(212) 933-6515kkim@nightingale.orgNathonya Chery
Coordinator of Admissions and Financial Aid(212) 933-6515nchery@nightingale.org
