For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,557 students in Hudson, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 37 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Hudson, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Hudson, NY are Hudson High School, Hudson Junior High School and Montgomery C Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hudson, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Hudson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hudson, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hudson High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Harry Howard Ave
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4360
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4360
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Hudson Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Harry Howard Ave
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4360
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4360
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Montgomery C Smith Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 Harry Howard Ave
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4350
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4350
Grades: PK-5
| 719 students
Hudson, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Austin L. Carr Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
7 Cedar Pky
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 822-8540
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 822-8540
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Columbia County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
70 N Third St
Hudson, NY 12534
Hudson, NY 12534
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
158 Union Tpke
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4305
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4305
Grades: 3-4
| 275 students
Hudson Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
East Court St
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4311
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4311
Grades: Inquire with school
| 2 students
360 State St
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-9493
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-9493
Grades: PK-1
| 301 students
Special Needs Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
400 Town Hall Dr
Hudson, NY 12534
Hudson, NY 12534
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Warren Street Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11 Warren St
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 781-3500
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 781-3500
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hudson, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Hudson, NY include Hudson High School, Hudson Junior High School and Montgomery C Smith Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hudson?
3 public schools are located in Hudson.
What percentage of students in Hudson go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Hudson are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hudson?
Hudson public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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