Tenacre Country Day School

As a Community we Strive to

Work Hard, Find Joy
& Be Kind

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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.
  • Schoolhouse Program
    Schoolhouse Program
    The Schoolhouse is home to pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade at Tenacre.

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  • Public Speaking
    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
    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 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

News & Events

List of 3 news stories.

  • Fifth graders design their own game based on "Operation"

    Fifth graders recently completed a collaborative science and tech project in which they created custom “Operation” games based on the classic Milton-Bradley game. Their custom games differed in that fifth graders designed all the parts and printed them on a 3D printer, incorporated intricate circuitry, and infused them with Scratch coding. They themed each game around a topic of their choice. Fifth graders showcased their creations to their kindergarten Little Friends, who had a blast “playing” the games.

  • Students enthusiastically purchase books used book fair

    Students from all grades participated in Tenacre's annual used book fair today. The event featured gently used books donated by families, with each book priced at 25 cents. Younger students especially enjoyed the fair as it gave them the opportunity to select and purchase books independently. Teachers and parents were on hand to provide assistance when needed.

  • Five fifth graders receive Honorable Mention in Will McDonough Writing Contest

    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.

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Tenacre Nurtures & Challenges
Each Child, Every Day

Tenacre Country Day School

78 Benvenue Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
P. 781-235-2282      F. 781-237-7057
Summer Programs 781-235-3238
Tenacre Country Day School

About Tenacre

We are a private school for
pre-kindergarten to grade 6.