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 22
- Financial Aid Application Available
September 1
- Application Deadline
December 1
- All Appointments Must be Scheduled
December 3
- All Appointments Must be Completed
December 20
- Financial Aid Application Deadline
December 1
- Application Materials Due
January 4
- Financial Aid Supporting Documents Deadline
January 14
- Notification for Applicants to Classes I–VIII
February 13
- Classes I-VIII Enrollment Contract Deadline
March 4
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 2024-2025 school year, we do not yet know if we will have space available in Classes II-IV. However, we would like you to begin the application process by submitting an application and we will keep you informed as to space availability as the year progresses.
Schedule Student Assessment and Schoolhouse Tour
After you submit your application, you will have access to the appointment calendar to schedule a time for your daughter to come visit in person for a group assessment, and for you to take a tour of the Schoolhouse with a current parent. We will send along more information about the student assessment after you schedule your appointment.
Schedule Virtual OR In-Person Parent/Guardian Interview
After you submit your application, you will have access to the appointment calendar to make an appointment for a virtual parent/guardian interview or an in-person parent/guardian interview (on a separate date which will require a second visit to the Schoolhouse) with a member of our admissions team. It may be helpful for you to schedule the interview appointment to happen after the Schoolhouse tour and assessment, but it is not required.
Request School Records
Request that your daughter's current school send school records directly to Nightingale.
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 2024-2025 school year. Please have the results sent to Nightingale directly by January 5 (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@ecohomemade.comLiz Cavanaugh
Senior Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid(212) 933-6515ecavanaugh@ecohomemade.comLucia Thomas
Assistant Director of Admissions K-XI(212) 933-6515lthomas@ecohomemade.comNaomi Hayashi Eldredge
Assistant Director of Admissions K-IV(212) 933-6515neldredge@ecohomemade.comKathy Kim
Assistant Director of Admissions for Assessments K-IV(212) 933-6515kkim@ecohomemade.comNathonya Chery
Coordinator of Admissions and Financial Aid(212) 933-6515nchery@ecohomemade.com