The centerpiece of Cuvilly Arts and Earth Center is the preschool.
In the words of Cuvilly founder and director Sister Patricia Rolinger, "The purpose of Cuvilly is to have children fall in love with creation so when they grow up they will preserve what they love." Children, especially, need to experience themselves as part of the natural cycle.
Cuvilly teachers delight in using the 15-acre campus to provide a variety of learning experiences to guide the child in positive modes of self-expression.
A child's growth is facilitated by providing a range of activities including visual arts, music and movement, free choice activities, and, of course, exploring the woodlands, fields, and farm that make up the physical plant of the Cuvilly campus.
Gardening, hiking, ponding, and farm chores are but a few of the activities that stimulate the child's natural curiosity and creativity.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
89 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- The centerpiece of Cuvilly Arts and Earth Center is the preschool. In the words of Cuvilly founder and director Sister Patricia Rolinger, "The purpose of Cuvilly is to have children fall in love with creation so when they grow up they will preserve what they love." Children, especially, need to experience themselves as part of the natural cycle. Cuvilly teachers delight in using the 15-acre campus to provide a variety of learning experiences to guide the child in positive modes of self-expression. A child's growth is facilitated by providing a range of activities including visual arts, music and movement, free choice activities, and, of course, exploring the woodlands, fields, and farm that make up the physical plant of the Cuvilly campus. Gardening, hiking, ponding, and farm chores are but a few of the activities that stimulate the child's natural curiosity and creativity.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center?
The application deadline for Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center is Pingree School (4.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is North Shore Montessori School (3.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North Shore Montessori School ![North Shore Montessori School Photo - Front of North Shore Montessori School]( "North Shore Montessori School Photo - Front of North Shore Montessori School")
Montessori School
121 Wethersfield St
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 495-2244
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 495-2244
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 43 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
537 Highland St
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-4415
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-4415
4.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 20 Tuition listed
Solstice School
Special Education School
20 Bowlery Dr
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 948-2346
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 948-2346
4.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students
14 Forest Ridge Drive
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 777-4699
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 777-4699
4.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Church Parish Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
149 Asbury St
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-7892
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-7892
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
537 Highland St
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-4415
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-4415
4.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 20 Tuition listed
Solstice School
Special Education School
20 Bowlery Dr
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 948-2346
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 948-2346
4.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students
14 Forest Ridge Drive
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 777-4699
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 777-4699
4.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1 Elm St
Byfield, MA 01922
(978) 465-1763
Byfield, MA 01922
(978) 465-1763
5.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
36 Essex Street
Wenham, MA 01984
(978) 468-6200
Wenham, MA 01984
(978) 468-6200
6.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North Shore Montessori School ![North Shore Montessori School Photo - Front of North Shore Montessori School]( "North Shore Montessori School Photo - Front of North Shore Montessori School")
Montessori School
121 Wethersfield St
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 495-2244
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 495-2244
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 43 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
14 Forest Ridge Drive
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 777-4699
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 777-4699
4.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
One Brookwood Road
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-4500
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-4500
8.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 295 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
701 Cabot St
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-8811
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-8811
8.1 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 117 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
167 Bridge Street
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 236-3000
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 236-3000
8.2 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North Shore Montessori School ![North Shore Montessori School Photo - Front of North Shore Montessori School]( "North Shore Montessori School Photo - Front of North Shore Montessori School")
Montessori School
121 Wethersfield St
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 495-2244
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 495-2244
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 43 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
14 Forest Ridge Drive
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 777-4699
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 777-4699
4.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Church Parish Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
149 Asbury St
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-7892
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-7892
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Tara Montessori School
Montessori School
62 School St
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-8487
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-8487
8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
One Brookwood Road
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-4500
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-4500
8.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 295 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Winn Brook
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
97 Waterhouse Rd
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5700
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5700
9488.6 miles
Gr: K-3 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Bowman
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9 Philip Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2500
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2500
9488.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Brackett
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
66 Eastern Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3705
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3705
9488.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Cyrus E Dallin
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
185 Florence Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3722
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3722
9488.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Hardy
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52 Lake Street
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3781
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3781
9488.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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