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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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211

Total Students
37

Teachers
22%

Students of Color
Español

Starts in Pre-K
7

Sports Offered
Tenacity

2026–2027 School Theme
$1 mil

Financial Aid
1910

Year Tenacre was Founded

Success By Design

A Campaign for Tenacre's Future

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News & Events

List of 3 news stories.

Tigers win their final game
11/12/2026
Tenacre’s fifth- and sixth-grade flag football team completed its season on Tuesday with a win over Rashi. Go Tigers!
Navy veterans share their stories with Tenacre students
11/9/2026
In honor of Veterans Day, Tenacre welcomed three U.S. Navy veterans to this morning’s all-school assembly: Priscilla Dasse, Michael Yogg P ’89, ’94, ’98, and Al Budney P ’89, ’93, both Tenacre past parents. They shared stories of their service and answered questions from the audience. Students in grades 3-6 also wrote letters to local veterans as part of a school-wide letter-writing campaign. We are grateful to all veterans for their service and for the freedoms they protect.
Pumpkin Bread Brings Big Friends and Little Friends Together
11/4/2026
First and sixth graders teamed up this month to bake pumpkin bread as part of our beloved Big Friend/Little Friend program. Together, they measured ingredients, stirred the batter, and enjoyed time with their buddies. The finished loaves will be donated to a local food pantry, pairing hands-on learning with community service.