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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

Financial Aid

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A Campaign for Tenacre's Future

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News & Events

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Kindness in Color: Artist Bren Bataclan visits Tenacre
9/25/2026
This morning, Tenacre hosted Boston-based artist Bren Bataclan, whose vibrant and quirky art has been displayed in the Tenacre Art Gallery (TAG) since the start of school. He gave a presentation and led an interactive drawing exercise for the school community. The premise behind Bren’s artwork is kindness. He regularly gives away paintings with a note that says, “This painting is yours if you promise to smile at random people more often.” Bren’s goal is to spread kindness through the animé-inspired characters he paints. Over the last 23 years, he has left more than 4,000 paintings for people to take for free in public spaces across the country and around the world. Bren has also been sharing his kindness-related street art project with schools for over fifteen years.
Fourth graders connect at class outing
9/23/2026
Yesterday, Tenacre fourth graders headed to Hale Reservation in Westwood for a day of teamwork, laughter, and a little healthy risk-taking. Through interactive games and nature-based challenges, students worked side by side to solve problems, communicate clearly, and cheer each other on. Hale's facilitators kept everyone moving, thinking, and problem-solving together, resulting in a stronger, closer-knit fourth-grade community.
Sixth grade's annual island adventure builds bonds and confidence
9/23/2026
Sixth graders recently returned from their class trip to Cathleen Stone Island–a two-night, three-day adventure. In this highly anticipated tradition, the class participated in various outward-bound activities led by counselors from Cathleen Stone Island. In addition to beautiful weather, students enjoyed challenging activities, class bonding games, and downtime with their friends. They returned to campus a tired, but exhilarated bunch.