John D Hardy vs Lilja Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John D Hardy
Wellesley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students
Lilja Elementary
Natick · Public elementary · Grades K–4
445 students
| Measure | John D Hardy Wellesley, Massachusetts | Lilja Elementary Natick, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #9 of 1,009 | #253 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #250 of 50,301 | #6703 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 280 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 57% |
| city | Wellesley | Natick |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John D Hardy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.3 vs 77.0).
- •John D Hardy does better on math proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •John D Hardy does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •John D Hardy does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.0).
- •Lilja Elementary is the larger school with 445 students compared with 280.
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 John D Hardy better than Lilja Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John D Hardy ranks higher (93.3 vs 77.0 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 John D Hardy and Lilja Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wellesley and Natick in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John D Hardy: 280. Lilja Elementary: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John D Hardy and Lilja Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
John D Hardy is 9th of 1,009 and Lilja Elementary is 253rd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).