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.
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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
Financial Aid
News & Events
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Tenacre opens new Design Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for students
This morning marked a milestone for Tenacre as the school officially opened its new Design Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The celebration began with an all-school assembly where students and staff expressed gratitude to the architects and construction workers whose efforts transformed the campus. The group then moved outside to the Design Center entrance for the ceremonial ribbon cutting. Students have already begun attending technology and art classes in the state-of-the-art facility this week. -
Sixth graders host their senior pen pals for gathering on campus
This morning, sixth graders welcomed their pen pals from the Wellesley Council on Aging for a special social event, celebrating ten months of monthly letter exchanges. The gathering began in the Christian B. Elliot Community Center foyer, where students greeted their pen pals before leading them through campus to Wells Playhouse, where everyone enjoyed refreshments and engaged in lively conversation. The morning concluded on a musical note, with the sixth graders performing two songs for their senior friends. -
Fifth and sixth-graders bring "Frozen Jr." to life
Tenacre's fifth and sixth grade students brought the magic of Arendelle to life this week with their production of Frozen Jr., the school's highly anticipated annual spring musical. After weeks of dedicated rehearsals, the performers delivered three spectacular shows that captivated both student and parent audiences. The production showcased the students' remarkable range of talents, featuring memorable solo performances alongside beautifully choreographed numbers. Congratulations to all the fifth and sixth-grade cast members on their outstanding achievement!
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Tenacre Country Day School
78 Benvenue Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
P. 781-235-2282 F. 781-237-7057
Summer Programs 781-235-3238
