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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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205

Total Students
39

Teachers
26%

Students of Color
Español

Starts in Pre-K
6

Sports Offered
$1 mil

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News & Events

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Tenacre Students Shine in National Math Competition
5/11/2026
Tenacre is proud to celebrate a group of fourth, fifth, and sixth graders who were honored at Monday morning's assembly for their outstanding performance in this spring's Noetic Learning Math Contest. The competition challenges students to think critically, solve complex problems, and bring creativity and perseverance to mathematics.

With more than 50,000 students from over 1,000 schools competing nationwide, earning recognition in this contest is a true testament to hard work and mathematical talent. Students named to the National Honorable Mention list scored in the top 50% of all participants in their grade level across the country, while those earning a spot on the National Honor Roll ranked in the top 10% nationwide.

Tenacre's fourth graders led the way, with one student earning National Honor Roll distinction and nine receiving National Honorable Mention. Among fifth graders, two students earned National Honorable Mention, and four sixth graders also received National Honorable Mention recognition.

The competition also produced four individual class winners — one fourth grader, two fifth graders, and one sixth grader — each a National Honor Roll honoree who ranked among the top 10 scorers in the entire country in their grade.
PKers sing their way through "BINGO! The Musical"
5/7/2026
Pre-kindergartners performed their class play this morning—BINGO! The Musical. There is a farmer who has a dog named Bingo. Everyone loves Bingo, and Bingo loves everybody. For a present, the farmer gives Bingo a special dog collar with his name on it, with each letter attached separately. Things happen, and Bingo gives away his letters to help his friends. The farmer is dismayed that Bingo has given away all of his letters, but realizes that each letter was given as a gift to help out a friend.
Fifth graders work on the farm
5/6/2026
Fifth graders spent three days this week at Farm School, taking on the duties of a working farm. They fed the animals, mucked out stalls, cooked meals, and assisted with gardening. They also had free time to roam the farm and relax with classmates. Students came together as a class at Farm School and gained a new appreciation for one another. A fifth-grade tradition at Tenacre, this experience broadens their worldview, and class members often see each other in a new light afterward.