Apply to Middle School

Applying to Nightingale is easy.

Nightingale’s Middle School provides opportunities for students to establish strong, independent voices. Students immerse themselves in a broad based liberal arts curriculum, are exposed to a variety of STEAM experiences, and take on leadership roles inside and outside of the classrooms. They are challenged in an inclusive environment that teaches them to advocate for themselves and for others, as well as to question the status quo.

To apply, follow the process below and complete each step by the included dates.

Middle School 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 Classes I-VIII

February 11

Classes I–VIII Enrollment Contract Deadline

February 27

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.

Apply Now
2.

Schedule Schoolhouse Tour and Family Interview

To apply to Classes V–VIII for your daughter, you will need to schedule one appointment, an in-person family tour of the Schoolhouse and interview. This combined tour and interview visit will last approximately 90 minutes.

After you submit your application, you will have access to the appointment calendar to schedule your appointment. The Schoolhouse tour will be led by a student tour guide, followed by an in-person family interview with a member of our admissions team.

3.

Submit ISEE/SSAT Standardized Test Scores

All students applying to Classes V-XI are required to submit either SSAT or ISEE scores during the 2025-2026 admissions cycle. All tests must be taken after August 1, 2025. To ensure Nightingale receives official score reports, Nightingale's ISEE school code is 333860 and SSAT code is 5340. Students are welcome to submit multiple score reports.

Score reports must be received no later than January 8, 2026.

4.

Request School Transcripts

Request that your daughter's current school send school records directly to admissions@nightingale.org. Schools should submit school records from the 2025-2026, 2024-2025, and 2023-2024 school years. The school records request form will be available through the online application checklist.

5.

Request Teacher Recommendations

Recommendations from the 2025-2026 English and math teachers are required for admission. You will find the link for recommendation forms in the online application checklist.

6.

Submit ISAAGNY Applicant Essays

Submit three short essays from the list of ISAAGNY essay prompts. You will find the link for ISAAGNY essay prompts in the online application checklist. The essays can be submitted via the online application checklist.

7.

Submit Graded Writing Sample

Submit a graded writing sample from the 2025-2026 school year (preferably a writing sample from an English class). The writing sample should include teacher comments and/or the student’s grade. Submit the graded writing sample via the online application checklist.

8.

Submit the ISAAGNY interests and activities form

Submit the form which lists co-curricular activities, interests, and/or responsibilities. If you have not had the opportunity to participate in activities, please list those you are interested in trying. You will find the link for ISAAGNY interests and activities form in the online application checklist. The form can be submitted via the online application checklist.

9.

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.

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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.