Applying to Nightingale is easy
Nightingale’s Lower School experience is based on building community and bolstering relationships. In these years, students are encouraged to learn joyfully as they dive deeper into our curriculum, and to build the foundation for a lifetime of learning. To apply, follow the process below and complete each step by the included dates.
Class II-IV Application Dates
- Online Application Opens*
August 26
- Application Deadline
December 1
- All Appointments Must be Scheduled
December 3
- All Appointments Must be Completed
December 17
- Financial Aid Application Deadline
January 2
- Application Materials Due
January 8
- Financial Aid Supporting Documents Deadline
January 19
- Notification for Applicants to Classes I–IV
February 9
- Classes I–IV Enrollment Contract Deadline
March 2
- After Labor Day, applicants will have the option of self-scheduling the various appointments or emailing admissions@nightingale.org to schedule.
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 a Virtual Tour of the Schoolhouse & Interview
After you submit your application, you will have access to the appointment calendar (available to view on September 8) to make two appointments—a virtual school tour and 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. We strongly recommend that you attend the virtual school tour prior to your interview.
Schedule Virtual Student Assessment
A member of the Nightingale Admissions office will reach out to you to schedule. More information about scheduling the virtual assessment will be forthcoming.
Request Teacher Recommendations
A recommendation from your daughter's 2020-2021 classroom teacher is required for admission. Additionally, you are welcome to submit an optional recommendation from your daughter's 2019-2020 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.
Request School Transcripts
Request that your daughter's current school send school records directly to Nightingale. The school records request form will be available through the online application checklist.
Submit ISEE Standardized Test Scores
Nightingale has suspended its requirement that all students applying to Classes II-IV submit ISEE Primary II-IV scores during the 2020-21 admission cycle. At your discretion, you may still submit the ISEE for consideration. Official ISEE score reports will be required only for those students who elect to submit standardized test scores as part of the admission process. Scores are valid from April 1 of the prior school year; i.e., for the 2021-2022 academic year, all tests must be taken after April 1, 2020. To ensure Nightingale receives official score reports, Nightingale's ISEE school codes is 333860.
Register for Our Admission 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.
Still have questions? Reach out to us at any time.
Jennifer Brodsky
Director of Admissions(212) 933-6515jbrodsky@nightingale.orgChristine Rogers
Associate Director of Admissions K-IV(212) 933-6515crogers@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