Hardy Elementary School

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Hardy Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

5420 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, CA

College West Neighborhood

San Diego Unified School District

346 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Laura Alluin

Student Teacher Ratio
24:1

Math Proficiency
57%

Reading Proficiency
52%

B+

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

52%

Math Proficiency

57%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

24:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

862:1

Student Diversity

Female

51.8%

Male

47.9%

Hispanic

34.6%

Asian

25.8%

White

21.2%

Two or more races

8.8%

Black

7.9%

Filipino

1.4%

School Rankings

#23 Most Diverse Public ES in California

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

1/26/2026

My child has been attending this school since tk until recently the new principal is very dismissive and one sided my child was discriminated and singled out by his teacher who would nick pick and complain about everything if you are a person of color be careful sending your kid here teacher went as...

5.0 parent

5/3/2025

We love Hardy so much. It’s a small school with a lot of parent involvement. Principal Aragon is so vibrant and warm and truly cares for all students and has breathed new life into the school. Mr Gray is the also the best teacher ever! We couldn’t sing this school enough praises. We love Hardy !

5.0 parent

4/28/2025

We choiced into Hardy and don't regret it all! The new principal Mrs. Aragon is doing a great job, and truly cares about the school and the community. She has incredible transparency and takes constructive feedback from parents seriously. There are many very experienced and caring teachers at the sc...

5.0 parent

4/28/2025

Hardy has been such a wonderful and welcoming community for our family. Like many parents, we felt overwhelmed trying to find the “right” school — and Hardy quickly put those fears to rest. From our very first tour, Principal Aragon’s warmth, vision, and communication made it clear that Hardy was a...

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California San Diego County San Diego 92115 College West

Hardy Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in San Diego, CA and is served by the San Diego Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 346 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Hardy Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,140,706. Discover additional schools in the area, like Herbert Hoover High School, Crawford High School, Patrick Henry High School, and more. Learn more about what San Diego has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hardy Elementary School.

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