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As a Community we Strive to

Work Hard, Find Joy
& Be Kind

Welcome to Tenacre

Every day at Tenacre begins with a handshake as the head of school greets arriving students. This act of trust and personal attention sets the tone for all that follows. At Tenacre, we embrace the elementary years.

As a Pre-K through Grade 6 coed school, we offer a dynamic and exciting environment in which children progressively develop critical thinking skills, become confident and joyful learners, and move forward into higher education and life as caring citizens.

Our Mission

Schoolhouse Program
The Schoolhouse is home to pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade at Tenacre.

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Public Speaking
Learning to feel comfortable on stage or speaking in front of groups is part of the Tenacre experience.

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Individualized Instruction
Tenacre teaches students in small, flexible groups, meeting the needs of individuals while keeping expectations high for all students.

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Tenacre Traditions
Tenacre’s many traditions unite the school community and are a cherished part of school life for every Tenacre student.

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199

Total Students
39

Teachers
25%

Students of Color
Español

Starts in Pre-K
6

Sports Offered
$1 mil

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Success By Design

A Campaign for Tenacre's Future

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News & Events

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First graders try new frisbee golf course in Tenacre's orchard
9/22/2025
Today was a perfect day for our first graders to try frisbee golf in Tenacre’s Phyllis Scoboria Orchard! Our new frisbee golf course made P.E. class extra special this afternoon. Nothing beats learning through play in our beautiful outdoor classroom!
Boys' soccer wins home opener
9/19/2025
The boys’ fifth- and sixth-grade soccer team hosted the home opener for Tenacre fall sports yesterday with a game against Rashi. Both teams put forth a great effort, with Tenacre coming out on top, 5-0. Go Tigers!
Tenacre engineers crack the code on egg survival in annual science project
9/16/2025
Sixth graders participated in their annual egg drop challenge this week. In this science project, students attempt to defy gravity by engineering a protective container that will keep a raw egg from cracking or breaking when dropped from a distance of about 50 feet. The challenge was held at the Waban arches, a short walk from the Tenacre campus. Most eggs survived thanks to ingenious contraptions devised by the students.