For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,013 students in Hudson, NH (there are , serving 715 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Hudson, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in Hudson, NH are Hills Garrison Elementary School, Nottingham West Elementary School and Alvirne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hudson, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hudson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hudson, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hills Garrison Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
190 Derry Rd.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 881-3930
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 881-3930
Grades: 2-5
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Nottingham West Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Pelham Rd.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 595-1570
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 595-1570
Grades: 2-5
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
Alvirne High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Derry Rd.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1260
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1260
Grades: 9-13
| 1,015 students
Rank: #44.
Hudson Memorial School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Memorial Dr.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1240
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1240
Grades: 6-8
| 696 students
Rank: #55.
Dr. H. O. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33 School St.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1248
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1248
Grades: K-1
| 390 students
Rank: n/an/a
22 Library St.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1255
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1255
Grades: K
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
10 Pelham Rd.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 595-1570
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 595-1570
Grades: PK
| 102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hudson, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Hudson, NH include Hills Garrison Elementary School, Nottingham West Elementary School and Alvirne High School.
How many public schools are located in Hudson?
7 public schools are located in Hudson.
What percentage of students in Hudson go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Hudson are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hudson?
Hudson public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hudson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hudson include: Hills Garrison Elementary School vs. Nottingham West Elementary School, Hudson Memorial School vs. Nottingham West Elementary School, Hudson Memorial School vs. Alvirne High School
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