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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Five fifth graders receive Honorable Mention in Will McDonough Writing Contest
4/1/2025
Five fifth graders at Tenacre Country Day School were recognized for their essays in the 2025 Will McDonough Writing Contest, all earning Honorable Mention. The Will McDonough Writing Contest, named in honor of the legendary Boston Globe sportswriter, takes place every year. In 2025, more than 1,000 students from across New England participated in the contest. The winners are chosen by Boston Globe Sports Editors. The contest is open to all students in grades 4 through 12. Every member of the fifth-grade class at Tenacre submitted a 400-word essay to the contest as part of a class writing assignment.
Tenacre first grader receives President's Display honor for artwork
3/31/2025
Congratulations to our Tenacre first grader whose artwork was selected for the President’s Choice display as part of a Youth Art Month celebration! During the month of March, the Massachusetts Art Education Association (MAEA) annually sponsors a statewide PK–12 Youth Art Month exhibit of student artwork submitted by art educators in public, private, and independent schools from across the state. In addition to winning the President’s Choice award, the Tenacre student’s artwork was exhibited in the National Youth Art Month exhibit as part of the National Art Education Association Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, from March 19–21. In addition, congratulations to the other 15 Tenacre artists who were featured in this online art gallery.
Fourth graders "conduct" music class
3/31/2025
This morning in music class, fourth graders used Orff instruments to listen and respond to different rhythms guided by a student "conductor's" movements. The students had opportunities to rotate through the various Orff instruments, while also taking turns serving as "conductors" to lead their classmates.