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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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A Campaign for Tenacre's Future

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News & Events

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Have a great summer!
6/17/2025
The Class of 2025 has graduated, and the 2024-2025 school year has drawn to a close. The Tenacre community is now enjoying summer vacation. The Tenacre web news will be updated in early September, when school starts. Enjoy the summer!
Good-Bye Evening celebrates sixth graders
6/16/2025
Tenacre held its traditional Good-Bye Evening ceremony for sixth graders last Tuesday evening, a ceremony to celebrate sixth graders before they headed off for summer and to their new schools in the fall. Congratulations to the Class of 2025—we wish you the best of luck!!
Fourth graders hone their research skills
1/31/2019
Fourth graders honed their research skills yesterday with a timely project on Tom Brady. In library class, Mrs. Frazee, a huge Boston sports fan, created a collaborative project in which students conducted research using both books and the Internet. Needless to say, every student was completely focused on this assignment!