A Private Day School in Wellesley, MA

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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199

Total Students
39

Teachers
25%

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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News & Events

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Halloween parade is always a highlight
10/31/2024
Tenacre students joyfully participated in the annual Halloween parade this morning, displaying their colorful and creative costumes. Happy Halloween!
Police officer answers sixth graders' questions
10/31/2024
Wellesley police officer Kathy Poirier visited Tenacre’s sixth-grade classroom this afternoon to speak about her job as a school resource officer and answer students’ questions. Serving as the liaison between the Wellesley Police Department and schools in Wellesley, Officer Poirier, works with schools from pre-kindergarten through grade 8 in Wellesley. Officer Poirier answered many questions about safety and what to do in different situations.
Dance assembly gets students moving
10/24/2024

Students loved the enrichment assembly this morning, hosted by Urbanity Dance from Boston’s South End. Urbanity dancers demonstrated different styles of dance—hip hop, salsa, contemporary—and invited student volunteers to participate on stage. The assembly ended with an all-school “dance” in the bleachers to Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop This Feeling!” Log in to My Tenacre see the all-school video under News/Featured Content!