Applying to Nightingale is easy
On her first day at Nightingale, a Kindergartener is welcomed by the head of school in front of the iconic blue doors, and a senior takes her hand to walk alongside her to the classroom. This special moment of connection marks the beginning of a student’s educational adventure as a valued member of the Nightingale community.
Kindergarten Application Dates
- Online Application Opens
August 20
- Financial Aid Application Available
September 2
- Application Deadline
December 1
- All Appointments Must be Scheduled
December 5
- All Appointments Must be Completed
December 18
- Financial Aid Application Deadline
December 1
- Application Materials Due
January 8
- Notification for Applicants to Kindergarten
February 5
- Kindergarten Enrollment Contract Deadline
February 12
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.
Kindergarten applicants during the 2025-2026 admissions season for the 2026-2027 academic year must be five years old by September 1, 2026.
Schedule Student Assessment
After you submit your application we will attach an online checklist that will be viewable when you next sign into your account. Please use the online checklist to schedule a time for your daughter to come visit in person for her assessment. This will be a group assessment that will last approximately 45-60 minutes. There is no formal programming for parents/guardians during this time and you are welcome to have a caregiver or other adult bring her to the appointment. More information regarding the assessment will be provided one week before the appointment.
Schedule In-Person Parent/Guardian Tour and Interview
Please use the online checklist to schedule a tour and interview:
You will schedule an appointment for an in-person Schoolhouse tour with a current parent that will be followed by a conversation with a member of the admissions team. The duration of the visit will be approximately 90 minutes.
If you have special circumstances and would like to discuss other options for the tour and interview, please contact Admissions & Financial Aid Coordinator Nat Chery at nchery@nightingale.org, or call 212-933-6515.
Request School Records
Request that your daughter's current school send school records directly to Nightingale. For applicants to Kindergarten, the ISAAGNY Confidential School Report Form is available on the online portal and can be sent directly to your early childhood director. This report must be submitted to Nightingale by January 8.
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
