For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,322 students in Hudson, MA (there are 3 private schools, serving 115 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Hudson, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hudson, MA are Forest Avenue Elementary School, Hudson High School and Mulready Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hudson, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hudson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hudson, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
136 Forest Avenue
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6190
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6190
Gr: PK-4 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Hudson High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
69 Brigham Street
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6250
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6250
Gr: 8-12 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Mulready Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 Cox Street
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6170
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6170
Gr: PK-4 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
David J. Quinn Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Manning Street
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6210
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6210
Gr: 5-7 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
C A Farley
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
119 Cottage Street
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6153
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6153
Gr: PK-4 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Hudson, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
119 Broad St
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6130
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6130
Gr: K | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hudson, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Hudson, MA include Forest Avenue Elementary School, Hudson High School and Mulready Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hudson?
5 public schools are located in Hudson.
What percentage of students in Hudson go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Hudson are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hudson?
Hudson public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hudson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hudson include: Forest Avenue Elementary School vs. C A Farley, Mulready Elementary School vs. C A Farley, C A Farley vs. Forest Avenue Elementary School
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