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.

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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

Success By Design

A Campaign for Tenacre's Future

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  • Collaborative art piece now adorns wall in Design Center

    Tenacre’s Design Center officially opened last June, but to kick off the 2025–2026 school year, Tenacre art teachers Molly Rosenthal and Frances Rodriguez created a collaborative art project in which every Tenacre student would leave their mark—literally. The result is a unique and colorful piece that was recently installed on the third floor of the Design Center, home to Tenacre’s three beautiful art rooms. Each student contributed two ceramic thumbprints to this collaborative work. The thumbprints represent every child’s individuality, while honoring the strength of our collective creativity. Coral reefs inspired the final design, referencing the natural, joyful evolution of Tenacre’s campus growth.
  • Tenacre artwork displayed at Wellesley public library

    This April, the Wellesley public library is showcasing the talents of Tenacre students, with artwork from every grade on display throughout the building. The annual tradition transforms the library into a vibrant gallery, giving the community a chance to see the imagination of Tenacre's artists. If you're stopping in to pick up a book, be sure to take a moment to enjoy the exhibition!
  • Grade 6 hosts immigrant panel discussion as part of social studies unit

    Sixth graders hosted their annual immigrant panel discussion this morning, concluding a social studies unit on immigration and urbanization. Students invited members of their families who have immigrated to the United States to participate in a panel discussion and share their “coming to America” stories. This year's panel reflected global diversity, with representatives from six different countries: Haiti, China, Ireland, Brazil, Uganda, and England. The breadth of experiences underscores the goals of the sixth-grade social studies unit to understand migration as a fundamental aspect of the American experience.

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