Apply to Class I

Applying to Nightingale is easy

Nightingale’s Lower School focuses on building foundational skills within a community of strong relationships. In Class I, a student is building confidence in reading and math, as well as developing proficiency in the arts, and learning to be a responsible citizen of both her city and the world.

Class I 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

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.

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.

2.

Schedule Virtual Parent/Guardian 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.

3.

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.

4.

Request School Records

Request that your daughter's current school send school records directly to Nightingale at admissions@nightingale.org.

5.

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.