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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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Second graders perform their class play, "Silly Sailors"
3/5/2026
Tenacre second graders performed “Silly Sailors!” this morning for the Tenacre community. In this musical, called “the saltiest, smelliest, super-silliest show on the Seven Seas,” the king announces a contest to see which ship can voyage all the way to Antarctica and back, and every crew on the seven seas scrambles to claim the royal prize. The result is laughter and adventure in this rollicking maritime musical.
Pre-K sings "The Tenacre Song"
3/4/2026
This morning Tenacre pre-kindergarteners took to the stage to sing "The Tenacre Song” for their parents and Big Friends in fourth grade. This was the Pre-Kers first opportunity to perform on stage, and they received enthusiastic applause! "The Tenacre Song” is considered the school’s alma mater. It was written by Phyllis Scoboria, who was Tenacre’s head of school from 1952 to 1972.
Tenacre hosts blood drive with American Red Cross
3/4/2026
Tenacre hosted its annual blood drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross yesterday, collecting 20 units of blood. Thank you to students in grades 2–6 for creating posters, writing thank you notes, baking cookies, guiding donors, and assisting with the canteen and registration. And a special thanks to the individuals, including many Tenacre parents and teachers, who donated blood.