Tenacre Country Day School

78 Benvenue Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482-0218 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Tenacre Country Day School enrolls 191 girls and boys in Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 6. A well-rounded program focuses on basic skills, math, language arts, Spanish, social studies, science, music, art, computer, and physical education. Good citizenship and character development are also emphasized. Small classes, talented teachers, a challenging yet nurturing environment, a diverse population, and attention to the needs of each child prepare students for highly competitive secondary schools. An After School Program is open to all grades. Financial aid available based on need.

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School Overview:

 
Tenacre Country Day School
School Membership(s) Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE)
National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 6
Year Founded 1936
County Norfolk County, MA
Student Body
Total Students 191 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(MA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 27% 21%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 18 students
Kind - 22 students
Grade 1 - 24 students
Grade 2 - 24 students
Grade 3 - 25 students
Grade 4 - 26 students
Grade 5 - 26 students
Grade 6 - 26 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 36 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 85%
Classroom dress code Casual
(no jeans, athletic clothing, hats)
This School
(MA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 167 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes 2009 - 2010
Varies by grade level: Need-based financial aid available.
% on Financial Aid 17%
Average Financial Aid Grant $19,002
Acceptance Rate 23%
Head of School Christian B. Elliot
Admissions Director Sam Reece
Admissions Associate Robin Khadduri
Sport
Total Sports Offered 5
 
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Field HockeySoccer
Softball 
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 5
 
Extracurriculars
4, 5, 6 Book ClubChess Club
Early Bird ClubMath League
Math Mania 

School Notes:

  • • Tenacre's mission is to nurture and challenge each child every day
    • After-School available until 6 pm
    • Transportation available from some Boston neighborhoods
    • A traditional curriculum enhanced by art, computer, library, music, physical education, Spanish and science, taught weekly by a dedicated faculty.
  • Profile last updated: 07/13/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (02482)
School Zip (02482)
(MA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 12,445 people 6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 75% 43%
Population Average Age 35 years old 36 years old
Average Household size 2.5 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $105,738 $52,143
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.9 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 62 years old 56 years old
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Zipcode (02482)


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% Owning / % Renting 77% / 23% 58% / 42%

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