For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,340 students in 01749, MA (there are , serving 115 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 01749, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01749, MA are Forest Avenue Elementary School, Hudson High School and Mulready Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01749 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01749, MA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01749, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
136 Forest Avenue
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6190
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6190
Gr: PK-4 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Hudson High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
69 Brigham Street
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6250
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6250
Gr: 8-12 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Mulready Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 Cox Street
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6170
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6170
Gr: PK-4 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
David J. Quinn Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Manning Street
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6210
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6210
Gr: 5-7 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
C A Farley
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
119 Cottage Street
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6153
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6153
Gr: PK-4 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
01749, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
119 Broad St
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6130
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-6130
Gr: K | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 01749, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01749, MA include Forest Avenue Elementary School, Hudson High School and Mulready Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 01749?
5 public schools are located in 01749.
What percentage of students in 01749 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 01749 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01749?
01749 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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