The Nightingale-Bamford School

New York, NY

Financials

Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 13, 2026

Day tuition (2026-2027)

$71,665

Boarding tuition (2026-2027)

—

Financial aid

18% of students

Enrollment

620

Student:Teacher

6:1

Founded

1920

What The Nightingale-Bamford School actually costs

Estimates — verify with the school

Published tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay (tuition source year 2026-2027), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

Program

Years attending

Expected financial aid0% of tuition

18% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$76,065

vs $71,665 published tuition

4-year total

$322,731

incl. $18,408 beyond tuition

Hidden costs per year

Books, laptop & course materials$800
Athletics gear & team fees$900
Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
Daily transportation$1,500

About

The Nightingale-Bamford School is an all-girls day school on Manhattan's Upper East Side, known for developing intellectually curious, confident young women. Strong STEM programs for girls alongside arts, athletics, and exceptional college placement.

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