Tenacre Country Day School
78 Benvenue Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482-0218 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (781)235-2282
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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 Level Elementary school
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 6
Year Founded 1936
County Norfolk County, MA
Student Body
Total Students 190 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( MA ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color 27% 20%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 18 students
Kind - 22 students
Grade 1 - 24 students
Grade 2 - 24 students
Grade 3 - 24 students
Grade 4 - 26 students
Grade 5 - 26 students
Grade 6 - 26 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 33 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 85%
Classroom dress code Casual
This School ( MA ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 1:16
*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 Jan. 30
Tuition Notes 2008- 2009
Varies by grade level: $17,600 - $24,675

Need-based financial aid available.
% on Financial Aid 15%
Average Financial Aid Grant $19,002
Acceptance Rate 23%
Headmaster Christian B. Elliot
Admissions Director Sam Reece
Admissions Associate Leigh Tocio
 
Sports:
Total Sports Offered 5

Sports
BaseballBasketball
Field HockeySoccer
Softball 
 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 5

Extracurriculars
Math ManiaMath League
Early Bird ClubChess Club
4, 5, 6 Book Club 
 
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: 06/13/2008

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About This Zip Code ( 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 36.5 years old
Average Household Size 2.5 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $105,738 $51,535
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.9 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 61 years old 57 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (02482)



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% Owning / % Renting 77% / 23% 58% / 42%
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1. St Paul School - 176 students - view location
2. Monsignor Haddad Middle School - 210 students - view location
3. St Joseph Elementary School - 453 students - view location
4. Walker Home And School - 58 students - view location
5. St John The Evangelist School - 204 students - view location
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