For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 992 students in Hudson, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hudson, MA are Forest Avenue Elementary School, Mulready Elementary School and C A Farley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hudson, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Hudson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools 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.
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: #33.
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 preschools in Hudson, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hudson, MA include Forest Avenue Elementary School, Mulready Elementary School and C A Farley.
How many public preschools are located in Hudson?
3 public preschools are located in Hudson.
What is the racial composition of students in Hudson?
Hudson public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hudson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools 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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