Tenacre Country Day School

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.
  • 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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  • 200

    Total Students

  • 39

    Teachers

  • 27%

    Students of Color

  • Español

    Starts in Pre-K

  • 6

    Sports Offered

  • $1 mil

    Financial Aid

A Community Of

Critical Thinkers, Confident Learners & Caring Citizens

News & Events

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  • Tenacre welcomes acclaimed author Sy Montgomery

    Tenacre kicked off Earth Week by welcoming acclaimed author and naturalist Sy Montgomery to Tenacre today. Montgomery, who has spent her life exploring and documenting the wonders of the natural world, gave presentations to students this morning with Matt Patterson, illustrator of her most recent Sibert Honor award winning book, The Book of Turtles.

  • Third graders learn about anatomy of the eye and dissect cow eyes

    Tenacre third graders have been learning about the physical properties of light and the physiology and anatomy of the human eye. They dissected a cow eye specimen, which has a similar construction to the human eye. They saw first-hand the anatomical parts that they have been studying. The dissection exercise provided students with a relevant comparison to explain some of the various diseases and problems that arise with the eyes of any typical mammalian organism.

  • Fourth graders smash geodes

    In their science geology unit, fourth graders learned how the three main kinds of rocks are formed, and the physical changes they undergo in the rock cycle. They learned what makes a mineral a mineral and how minerals combine to form rocks. And they put their scientific skills to use, identifying various rocks and minerals by observing and testing for things such as transparency, luster, streak, hardness, magnetism, and acid reaction. Their unit wrapped up with using hammers to break open geodes to expose the beautiful, hidden crystal formations inside! 

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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.