For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,915 students in Hudson, NH (there are 5 private schools, serving 629 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Hudson, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
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 39% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), 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 20% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hills Garrison Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
190 Derry Rd.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 881-3930
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 881-3930
Gr: 2-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Nottingham West Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Pelham Rd.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 595-1570
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 595-1570
Gr: 2-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Alvirne High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Derry Rd.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1260
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1260
Gr: 9-13 | 970 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Hudson Memorial School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Memorial Dr.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1240
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1240
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
33 School St.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1248
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1248
Gr: 1 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
22 Library St.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1255
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 886-1255
Gr: K | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
10 Pelham Rd.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 595-1570
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 595-1570
Gr: PK | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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?
84% of all K-12 students in Hudson are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hudson?
Hudson public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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