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Top 10 Best Columbia County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,171 students in Columbia County, NY (there are , serving 471 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Columbia County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Columbia County, NY are Chatham High School, Ichabod Crane Senior High School and Hudson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Columbia County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chatham High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
50 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1570
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Ichabod Crane Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2910 Rt 9
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7575
Grades: 9-12
| 555 students
Rank: #33.
Hudson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
215 Harry Howard Ave
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4360
Grades: 9-12
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
New Lebanon Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14665 Rte 22
New Lebanon, NY 12125
(518) 794-7600
Grades: 7-12
| 183 students
Rank: #55.
Ichabod Crane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
State Farm Rd
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7575
Grades: K-3
| 486 students
Rank: #66.
Germantown Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
123 Main St
Germantown, NY 12526
(518) 537-6261
Grades: 7-12
| 209 students
Rank: #77.
Ichabod Crane Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2910 Rt 9
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7675
Grades: 4-8
| 650 students
Rank: #88.
Walter B Howard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1478 Rte 20
New Lebanon, NY 12125
(518) 794-7600
Grades: PK-6
| 230 students
Rank: #99.
Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
73 County Rte 11a
Craryville, NY 12521
(518) 325-2841
Grades: 7-12
| 502 students
Rank: #1010.
Chatham Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1560
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #1111.
Taconic Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
73 County Rte 11a
Craryville, NY 12521
(518) 325-2821
Grades: PK-6
| 562 students
Rank: #1212.
Germantown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Main St
Germantown, NY 12526
(518) 537-6281
Grades: PK-6
| 276 students
Rank: #1313.
Hudson Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Harry Howard Ave
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4360
Grades: 6-8
| 384 students
Rank: #1414.
Mary E Dardess Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1530
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #1515.
Montgomery C Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
102 Harry Howard Ave
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4350
Grades: PK-5
| 723 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brookwood Secure Center For Youth
Alternative School
Magnet School
419 Spook Rock Rd
Claverack, NY 12513
(518) 851-3623
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Columbia County, NY

Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7 Cedar Pky
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 822-8540
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
13640 Rt 22
Canaan, NY 12029
(518) 781-3500
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
70 N Third St
Hudson, NY 12534
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
County Route 29
Claverack, NY 12513
(518) 851-3277
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
419 Spook Rock Rd
Claverack, NY 12513
(518) 851-3211
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
123 Main St
Germantown, NY 12526
(518) 537-6281
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
158 Union Tpke
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4305
Grades: 3-4
| 275 students
East Court St
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4311
Grades: Inquire with school
| 2 students
2910 Rt 9
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7575
Grades: 4-5
| 288 students
360 State St
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-9493
Grades: PK-1
| 301 students
3211 Church St
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7559
Grades: 3-5
| 208 students
25 Broad St
Kinderhook, NY 12106
(518) 758-7569
Grades: 3-5
| 206 students
400 Town Hall Dr
Hudson, NY 12534
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
73 Countyroute 11a
Craryville, NY 12521
(518) 325-2831
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
73 County Rt 11a
Craryville, NY 12521
(518) 325-0350
Grades: K-2
| 337 students
11 Warren St
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 781-3500
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Columbia County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Columbia County, NY include Chatham High School, Ichabod Crane Senior High School and Hudson High School.
How many public schools are located in Columbia County?
16 public schools are located in Columbia County.
What percentage of students in Columbia County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Columbia County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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