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
25:1

Math Proficiency
69%

Reading Proficiency
65%

B+

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

65%

Math Proficiency

69%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 25:1 Teachers 14	Full Time Teachers 14
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

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

5.0 parent

3/16/2026

I have one student in 2nd grade and one will be in Kindergarten next year. We just attended the TK/K info night and I am continuously amazed by Hardy. Every experience I have had since transferring there this year, from a school down the street, has been positive. Completely different than a previou...

5.0 parent

3/4/2026

We chose Hardy because we wanted a school that balances strong academics with a real sense of belonging, and it has delivered. In the last couple of years, the school has made noticeable gains in climate, communication, and consistency. The admin team is present and solutions-oriented, teachers coll...

5.0 parent

2/27/2026

We’ve had kids at Hardy for 4 years and we love it. The families are chill, down-to-earth, hardworking, and involved. Just parents who genuinely care about their kids and the school community.A few shout-outs to some of the staff: Mr. Lerma has such a calm, steady presence that really builds confide...

5.0 parent

2/27/2026

As a parent, I'm so grateful for our experience at Hardy Elementary. We started under one principal, and when the current principal came in during our second year, the difference was truly night and day. The positive energy, communication, and overall school culture improved tremendously!The Hardy t...

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List Price Range

$372K - $2.9M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$1,151,421

Median Lot Size

8,276 Sq Ft

% Renters

48%

Average Household Income

$101,019

% of College Grads

46.2%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,897 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

66.1%

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$372,000

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1 Bath
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$545,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
971 Sq Ft

5055 Collwood Way
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6 Beds
3 Baths
1,877 Sq Ft

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2 Beds
1 Bath
884 Sq Ft

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9 Beds
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2 Baths
2,313 Sq Ft

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1,840 Sq Ft

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9 Baths

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2 Baths
1,153 Sq Ft

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4 Baths
3,004 Sq Ft

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1-2 Baths
594+ Sq Ft

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San Diego, CA

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2-4 Baths
836+ Sq Ft

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2 Baths
1,060+ Sq Ft

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2-4 Baths
1,042+ Sq Ft

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2 Baths
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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 25:1. Academic records show that 69% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% 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 $1,151,421. 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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