City Heights Preparatory Charter vs Hardy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Heights Preparatory Charter
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 6–12
160 students
Hardy Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
| Measure | City Heights Preparatory Charter San Diego, California | Hardy Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1153 of 1,343 | #1072 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15574 of 16,910 | #14329 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 160 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 27.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 72% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hardy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 18.2).
- •Hardy Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 17%).
- •Hardy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Hardy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 100%).
- •City Heights Preparatory Charter does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 27.2).
- •Hardy Elementary is the larger school with 353 students compared with 160.
- •City Heights Preparatory Charter is a charter school while Hardy Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is City Heights Preparatory Charter better than Hardy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hardy Elementary ranks higher (65.7 vs 18.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are City Heights Preparatory Charter and Hardy Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Heights Preparatory Charter: 160. Hardy Elementary: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Heights Preparatory Charter and Hardy Elementary rank in California?
City Heights Preparatory Charter is 1153rd of 1,343 and Hardy Elementary is 1072nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).