For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,522 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 28% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hudson, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hudson High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 Harry Howard Ave
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4360
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4360
Gr: 1-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Hudson Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Harry Howard Ave
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4360
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4360
Gr: 6-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Montgomery C Smith Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 Harry Howard Ave
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4350
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4350
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Hudson, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Austin L. Carr Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
7 Cedar Pky
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 822-8540
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 822-8540
158 Union Tpke
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4305
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4305
Gr: 3-4 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Hudson Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
East Court St
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4311
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4311
Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
360 State St
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-9493
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-9493
Gr: PK-1 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Warren Street Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11 Warren St
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 781-3500
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 781-3500
Gr: 7-12
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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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