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Public elementary school · Wellesley · Wellesley, Massachusetts

John D Hardy

John D Hardy rates 9.5, right at the middle of Wellesley's elementary schools, whose rated median is 9.2.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
9.5this school

9.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the Wellesley median is 9.2.

#25 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts · Wellesley: 7 elementary schools rated, median 9.2

The brief

A Wellesley elementary school where students score 82 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 25 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts and 3 of 10 in Wellesley.

John D Hardy is listed in Wellesley, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math85%43 points above the Massachusetts average of 42%Grades 3–5 · 155 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Reading79%39 points above the Massachusetts average of 40%Grades 3–5 · 154 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2023, to 82% in 2026, across a 9-year record (2018–2026).2026 MCAS; 83 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.1
50% of the rating
Academics
9.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.9
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02482; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
John D Hardy and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Boston school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$240,069
Median home value
$1,255,200
Median rent
$2,674/mo
College educated
83.5%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
4%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02482; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
46
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
45
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
377/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Wellesley. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Wellesley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Katharine Lee Bates0.6 mi
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  2. John D Hardythis school
    9.5
  3. Sprague Elementary School0.6 mi
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  8. Ernest F Upham0.7 mi
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than John D Hardy.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about John D Hardy

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

John D. Hardy School is an elementary school within the Wellesley Public Schools district, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5 1. The school utilizes PickUp Patrol for absence reporting and dismissal changes 1. Kindergarten registration is open for children who are five years old on or before August 31, 2026, with a priority deadline of March 1, 2026, for a welcome event 1. The school participates in the Creative Arts & Sciences (CAS) program, with specific events such as Wingmasters for Grade 1 1. Academic activities include MCAS testing for mathematics and science in various grades, including Grades 3, 4, and 5 1. Field trips and educational visits include Grade 2 tidepooling, Grade 4 visits to the Harvard Museum, and Curious Creatures visits for Kindergarten students 1. The school also maintains a partnership with Boston Family Friends 1.
Sources (1)
  1. wellesleyps.org
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Questions families ask

What grades does John D Hardy serve?

John D Hardy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend John D Hardy?

John D Hardy has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John D Hardy?

The student-teacher ratio at John D Hardy is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John D Hardy rank in MA?

John D Hardy ranks #25 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is John D Hardy's MySchoolScout rating?

John D Hardy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at John D Hardy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John D Hardy has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is John D Hardy a charter school?

No, John D Hardy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John D Hardy a Title I school?

No, John D Hardy is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
225
Student-teacher ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Phone
(781) 446-6270
Rank in district
#3 of 10
Schools in district
10
District spending per student
$29,216
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 02482)
10,758
Area average commute
31.4 min
Area median age
47.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.