Very Good
#49 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 12% of private schools
Tenacre Country Day School
Elementary School
78 BENVENUE ST, Wellesley, MA 02482
Enrollment
180
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
180
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#49 of 388
In Wellesley
#1 of 3
public schools
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About Tenacre Country Day School
Tenacre Country Day School is a private elementary school in Wellesley, MA. Tenacre Country Day School serves approximately 180 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Tenacre Country Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #49 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 180 students, Tenacre Country Day School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.7:1 students to teachers, Tenacre Country Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Tenacre Country Day School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Tenacre Country Day School compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Wellesley, MA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Tenacre Country Day School (this school) | 7.7 |
| Hunnewell | 9.0 |
| Wellesley Middle | 9.6 |
| Sprague Elementary School | 7.8 |
| John D Hardy | 9.8 |
| Ernest F Upham | 7.9 |
| Katharine Lee Bates | 9.3 |
| Joseph E Fiske | 9.0 |
| Preschool at Wellesley Schools | 6.8 |
| Schofield | 8.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
78 BENVENUE ST, Wellesley, MA 02482
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Tenacre Country Day School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. John D Hardy (rated 9.8/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Newman Elementary (rated 9.6/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Needham), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Katharine Lee Bates (rated 9.3/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Wellesley, see our Wellesley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| DANA HALL SCHOOL Wellesley | 0.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Hunnewell Wellesley | 0.5 mi | 9.0 |
| Wellesley Sr High Wellesley | 1.0 mi | 8.9 |
| Wellesley Middle Wellesley | 1.1 mi | 9.6 |
| Sprague Elementary School Wellesley | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
| MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL OF WELLESLEY HILLS Wellesley Hls | 1.6 mi | — |
| Ernest F Upham Wellesley | 1.7 mi | 7.9 |
| John D Hardy Wellesley | 1.6 mi | 9.8 |
| Newman Elementary Needham | 1.6 mi | 9.6 |
| Katharine Lee Bates Wellesley | 2.0 mi | 9.3 |
| RIVERBEND SCHOOL Natick | 1.8 mi | 6.8 |
| WALKER SCHOOL Needham | 2.1 mi | 8.6 |
| Chickering Dover | 2.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Memorial Natick | 2.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Sunita L. Williams Elementary Needham | 2.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Lilja Elementary Natick | 2.1 mi | 6.6 |
| ST JOHN SCHOOL Wellesley | 2.8 mi | 6.7 |
| CHARLES RIVER SCHOOL Dover | 3.1 mi | 7.0 |
| High Rock School Needham | 2.4 mi | 8.9 |
| Preschool at Wellesley Schools Wellesley | 2.6 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02482 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$240,069
Median Home Value
$1,255,200
Median Rent
$2,674/mo
Population
10,758
College Educated
83.5%
Homeownership
80%
Avg Commute
31.4 min
Poverty Rate
4%
Median Age
47.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Capuano Early Childhood Center Somerville, MA | 7.7 |
| Guild Elementary School East Boston, MA | 7.7 |
| Eastham Elementary Eastham, MA | 7.8 |
| LEXINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL Lexington, MA | 7.8 |
| NANTUCKET NEW SCHOOL Nantucket, MA | 7.8 |
| Quarry Hill Community School Monson, MA | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tenacre Country Day School
What grades does Tenacre Country Day School serve?
Tenacre Country Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Tenacre Country Day School?
Tenacre Country Day School has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tenacre Country Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tenacre Country Day School is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Tenacre Country Day School rank in MA?
Tenacre Country Day School ranks #49 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Tenacre Country Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tenacre Country Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Tenacre Country Day School a private school?
Yes, Tenacre Country Day School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Tenacre Country Day School a religious school?
No, Tenacre Country Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 180
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Phone
- (781) 235-2282
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