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
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6
Sports Offered -
$1 mil
Financial Aid
News & Events
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Tenacre engineers crack the code on egg survival in annual science project
Sixth graders participated in their annual egg drop challenge this week. In this science project, students attempt to defy gravity by engineering a protective container that will keep a raw egg from cracking or breaking when dropped from a distance of about 50 feet. The challenge was held at the Waban arches, a short walk from the Tenacre campus. Most eggs survived thanks to ingenious contraptions devised by the students. -
Sixth grade class bonds on overnight field trip
Sixth graders recently returned from their class trip to Cathleen Stone Island–a two-night, three-day adventure. In this highly anticipated and longtime Tenacre tradition, the class participated in various outward bound activities led by counselors from Cathleen Stone Island. In addition to beautiful weather, students enjoyed challenging activities, class bonding games, and downtime with their friends. They returned to campus a tired, but exhilarated bunch. -
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.
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Tenacre Country Day School
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