Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John D Hardy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John D Hardy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
John D Hardy's student population of 280 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning • Caring • Innovating
School Rankings
John D Hardy ranks within the top 1% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John D Hardy is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 1626 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Asian
31%
8%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
1%
10%
White
53%
51%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John D Hardy's ranking?
John D Hardy is ranked #7 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are John D Hardy often compared to?
John D Hardyis often viewed alongside schools like Katharine Lee Bates, Sprague Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend John D Hardy?
280 students attend John D Hardy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of John D Hardy students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John D Hardy?
John D Hardy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John D Hardy offer ?
John D Hardy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John D Hardy part of?
John D Hardy is part of Wellesley School District.
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