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Marymount’s Lower School program inspires true joy in learning. Students engage in active learning that draws upon their curiosity, imagination, and problem-solving skills, establishing a strong academic and socioemotional foundation for their educational journey.
Our Lower Middle School program continues to foster students’ intellectual and personal growth. Students draw connections across disciplines through robust cross-curricular collaborations. With an emphasis on effective communication, students begin to find their voice and hone their skills as clear and confident speakers and writers.
To apply, follow the process below and complete each step by the included dates.
Nursery - Class V Admissions Timeline
Online Application Opens | August 1 |
Clarity Financial Aid Application Opens | September 1 |
| Application Due | December 1 |
| Clarity Financial Aid Application Due | December 1 |
Lower School/Lower Middle School Open House 1026 Fifth Avenue @ 5:30 p.m. | December 1 |
All Application Materials Due | January 8 |
K Notification | February 4 |
K Parent Reply Deadline | February 11 |
I-V Notification | February 10 |
I-V Parent Reply Deadline | February 26 |
N/PK Notification | February 25 |
N/PK Parent Reply Deadline | March 4 |
early notification Admissions Timeline
Online Application Opens | August 1 |
Clarity Financial Aid Application Opens | September 1 |
| Early Notification Opt-in Deadline | November 6 |
| Early Notification Application with Materials Due; Appointments Completed (sibling and legacy applicants only) | November 30 |
| Early Notification Decision | December 9 |
| Early Notification Parent Reply Deadline | December 16 |
APPLY TO NURSERY - CLASS V
Our Lower School consists of Nursery (3s) to Class II. We accept applications for all grade levels, with key entry points in Nursery (3s), Pre-K (4s), and Kindergarten. By August 31 of the entry year, students must have turned 3 years old for Nursery, 4 years old for Pre-K, and 5 years old for Kindergarten.
Our Lower Middle School consists of Classes III-V. We accept applications for all grade levels, though spaces are limited.
For families who are applying for more than one student, please reach out to the admissions office directly to schedule your appointments.
Nursery - Class V Admissions Process
Click on “Apply Now.” For prospective families, select the “Create Account” link and complete the initial form. You will receive an email from Marymount with a link to complete your account and log in to begin your application. Within 48 hours of submitting your application, you will have access to your online application checklist.
For current Marymount families, log in using the email address you use to access the Marymount parent portal.
Use your checklist to schedule a parent/guardian campus tour and interview with a member of our admissions team. Marymount requires both parents/guardians to attend the tour and interview. Applicants to Classes III-V are invited to join their parents for the tour.
All K-V tours and interviews will take place at 1026 Fifth Avenue. Optional tours of our Upper Campus at 115 East 97th Street will also be available.
Use your checklist to schedule a time for your child’s group (N-K) or individual (I-V) assessment in-person at 1026 Fifth Avenue.
Applicants are required to submit the ISAAGNY School Report for their grade level: Nursery - Pre-K, Kindergarten - Class I, and Classes II-V. Class I-V applicants are also required to submit two years of school transcripts.
School forms are also available through your checklist. Request that your child’s current school send school records directly to admissions@marymountnyc.org.
Admissions events are an excellent opportunity to engage with Marymount’s faculty, students, parents, and alumnae. We recognize that attending many events during the admissions season can feel overwhelming, so please know that your attendance is always welcomed but optional. Please use your online application checklist to register for events.
Please click here for more information and here to begin the process.
Applicants are encouraged to log into their Marymount admissions portal regularly through the "Apply Now/Applicant Login" button to keep track of pending items on their admissions online checklist and for information, deadlines, and updates. Admissions decisions will also be shared through the online portal. We invite you to contact the Admissions Office at 212-744-4486 or at admissions@marymountnyc.org with any questions.