For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,095 students in Hudson, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hudson, NY are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hudson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Elementary Schools in Hudson, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 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 elementary schools in Hudson, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hudson, NY include Hudson Junior High School and Montgomery C Smith Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hudson?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hudson.
What is the racial composition of students in Hudson?
Hudson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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