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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205
Total Students -
39
Teachers -
26%
Students of Color -
Español
Starts in Pre-K -
6
Sports Offered -
$1 mil
Financial Aid
News & Events
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Tackling an art project with tenacity
Third-, fourth-, and fifth-graders are tackling an art project centered on Tenacity, Tenacre’s school theme for 2026–2027. Each student is painting a mountain to represent the perseverance it takes to reach a goal and then adding their own goal for the year, written in the "clouds" above the peak. -
Sixth graders encounter the Great Elephant Migration on Commonwealth Avenue
This morning, sixth graders traded the classroom for the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, where they explored the Great Elephant Migration, a public art installation of 100 life-sized Asian elephant sculptures handcrafted by Indigenous artisans in India from Lantana camara, an invasive plant threatening elephant habitats. The project raises awareness around coexistence, conservation, and habitat restoration. Moving through the exhibit in small groups with a chaperone, students worked through a series of guided questions designed to sharpen their observation and critical thinking skills. They regrouped afterward for a class-wide reflection. -
Pre-Kers participate in Tenacre tradition
Pre-Kers participated in their first Tenacre tradition yesterday, when Head of School Will Crissman presented each Pre-Ker with a special school bag. Students love this tradition, as Mr. Crissman “very seriously” hands out the bags amidst plenty of smiles and giggles. Pre-Kers use the bags every day to bring materials to and from school.
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Tenacre Country Day School
78 Benvenue Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
P. 781-235-2282 F. 781-237-7057
Summer Programs 781-235-3238
