For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,896 students in Hudson, NH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hudson, NH are Hills Garrison Elementary School, Nottingham West Elementary School and Hudson Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hudson, NH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hudson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #44.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hudson, NH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hudson, NH include Hills Garrison Elementary School, Nottingham West Elementary School and Hudson Memorial School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hudson?
4 public elementary schools are located in Hudson.
What is the racial composition of students in Hudson?
Hudson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hudson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hudson include: Hills Garrison Elementary School vs. Nottingham West Elementary School, Hudson Memorial School vs. Nottingham West Elementary School, Nottingham West Elementary School vs. Hills Garrison Elementary School
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