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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199
Total Students -
39
Teachers -
25%
Students of Color -
Español
Starts in Pre-K -
6
Sports Offered -
$1 mil
Financial Aid
News & Events
List of 3 news stories.
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Celebrating Tenacre and the start of the new year
Last night, Tenacre brought together our community for Celebrate Tenacre, an evening dedicated to welcoming the new school year and showcasing our exciting new spaces. Members of the Tenacre community joined us for an evening of connection and celebration, exploring our beautiful new quad and state-of-the-art design center. The festive picnic atmosphere provided the ideal backdrop for launching the 2025-2026 academic year, as community members came together to reconnect, socialize, and experience firsthand the enhanced spaces that will enrich our students’ time at Tenacre. -
Nature's classroom: Beebe Meadow brings science to life
Today's fourth-grade science class ventured to Beebe Meadow to study Impatiens Capensis, commonly called jewelweed. This 8-acre nature preserve sits directly across from Tenacre, providing an excellent outdoor classroom for plant studies. Students walked to the meadow where they carefully observed the jewelweed plants and examined their distinctive seed pods, recording their findings in field notes. Back in the classroom, they finished their observation worksheets and shared their discoveries during a group discussion. -
Students settle into school rhythm
In the second week of school, Tenacre students are settling into the rhythm of their new academic year with growing confidence and enthusiasm. As they navigate Tenacre’s hallways with increasing ease, students are mastering daily routines—morning arrival, class meetings, transitions between classes, and lunch protocols. The nervous energy of those first few days has transformed into genuine excitement about the learning adventures that lie ahead.
Tenacre Country Day School
78 Benvenue Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
P. 781-235-2282 F. 781-237-7057
Summer Programs 781-235-3238
