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Best Hudson Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,902 students in Hudson, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 547 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Hudson, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%). Hudson has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
The top-ranked public schools in Hudson, WI are River Crest Elementary School, Willow River Elementary School and North Hudson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hudson, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Hudson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Hudson, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
River Crest Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
535 County Road F
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3890
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Willow River Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1118 4th St
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3880
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
North Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
510 Lemon St N
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3870
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Hudson Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1400 Carmichael Rd
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3860
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Rock Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
340 13th St S
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3840
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Hudson Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1300 Carmichael Rd
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3820
Gr: 6-8 | 1,089 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Hudson High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1501 Vine St
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,697 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Hudson 4k
1118 Fourth St
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3880
Gr: PK | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 107:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Hudson Virtual Charter School
Charter School
1501 Vine St
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Hudson, WI?
How many public schools are located in Hudson?
9 public schools are located in Hudson.
What percentage of students in Hudson go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Hudson are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hudson?
Hudson public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hudson are often viewed compared to one another?

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