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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205
Total Students -
39
Teachers -
26%
Students of Color -
Español
Starts in Pre-K -
6
Sports Offered -
$1 mil
Financial Aid
News & Events
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Tenacre students dazzle in "Beauty and the Beast, Jr."
Tenacre's fifth and sixth-grade students brought Disney's beloved Beauty and the Beast, Jr., to life this week in a highly anticipated musical production. After weeks of rehearsals, the young performers delivered two spectacular shows, with a third show to be scheduled for next week. From standout solo performances to beautifully choreographed ensemble numbers, the production was a true showcase of remarkable talent. Congratulations to the members of the fifth- and sixth-grade cast on this outstanding achievement! -
Students learn about the forces of flight in hands-on project
In science class, third graders have been learning about the four forces of flight (gravity, lift, thrust, drag). This week, they focused on the forces of drag and lift while building and testing gliders made from styrofoam plates. As they tested their designs, students collected data, made predictions, and practiced analytics. This exercise provided a hands-on way to manipulate the forces of flight. -
Third graders paint in Tenacre's "outdoor classroom"
Third graders seized the gift of spring-drenched afternoons this Tuesday and Wednesday to paint en plein air in the Phyllis Scoboria Orchard—Tenacre's outdoor classroom. Venturing outside with brushes and palettes in hand, students immersed themselves in the quiet Orchard, observing the subtle differences among the apple trees—how their trunks are twisted, how the canopies of leaves varied in fullness, and how the light filtered through each tangle of branches before painting their own interpretation of the scene.
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Spring Group Tour: May 26
If you are interested in applying for the 2027–2028 school year, we are excited to offer campus tours in May. This is an opportunity to visit Tenacre before the application process begins in October. Registration is required, and the groups have limited space. These group tours are for adults only, and this event is not a required part of the application. We look forward to showing you our campus!
Tenacre Country Day School
78 Benvenue Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
P. 781-235-2282 F. 781-237-7057
Summer Programs 781-235-3238
