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Best Columbia County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,101 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 Ichabod Crane Senior High School, Chatham High School and Ichabod Crane Middle 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 45% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ichabod Crane Senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2910 Rt 9
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7575
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Chatham High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
50 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1570
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Ichabod Crane Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2910 Rt 9
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7675
Gr: 4-8 | 648 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Germantown Junior-senior High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
123 Main St
Germantown, NY 12526
(518) 537-6261
Gr: 7-12 | 200 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Ichabod Crane Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
State Farm Rd
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7575
Gr: K-3 | 462 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Hudson High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 Harry Howard Ave
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4360
Gr: 9-12 | 462 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Germantown Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
123 Main St
Germantown, NY 12526
(518) 537-6281
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
73 County Rte 11a
Craryville, NY 12521
(518) 325-2841
Gr: 7-12 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Walter B Howard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1478 Rte 20
New Lebanon, NY 12125
(518) 794-7600
Gr: PK-6 | 220 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
New Lebanon Junior-senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14665 Rte 22
New Lebanon, NY 12125
(518) 794-7600
Gr: 7-12 | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
Taconic Hills Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
73 County Rte 11a
Craryville, NY 12521
(518) 325-2821
Gr: PK-6 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Chatham Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1560
Gr: 6-8 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Hudson Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Harry Howard Ave
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4360
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1414.
Mary E Dardess Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1530
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1515.
Montgomery C Smith Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
102 Harry Howard Ave
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4350
Gr: PK-5 | 719 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Brookwood Secure Center For Youth
Alternative School
419 Spook Rock Rd
Claverack, NY 12513
(518) 851-3623
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 97%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Columbia County, NY

Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7 Cedar Pky
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 822-8540
13640 Rt 22
Canaan, NY 12029
(518) 781-3500
Gr: 7-12
70 N Third St
Hudson, NY 12534
County Route 29
Claverack, NY 12513
(518) 851-3277
Gr: 9-12
419 Spook Rock Rd
Claverack, NY 12513
(518) 851-3211
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
123 Main St
Germantown, NY 12526
(518) 537-6281
158 Union Tpke
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4305
Gr: 3-4 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
East Court St
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4311
Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
2910 Rt 9
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7575
Gr: 4-5 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
360 State St
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-9493
Gr: PK-1 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
3211 Church St
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7559
Gr: 3-5 | 208 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
25 Broad St
Kinderhook, NY 12106
(518) 758-7569
Gr: 3-5 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
400 Town Hall Dr
Hudson, NY 12534
73 Countyroute 11a
Craryville, NY 12521
(518) 325-2831
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
73 County Rt 11a
Craryville, NY 12521
(518) 325-0350
Gr: K-2 | 337 students Minority enrollment: 7%
11 Warren St
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 781-3500
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Columbia County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Columbia County, NY include Ichabod Crane Senior High School, Chatham High School and Ichabod Crane Middle 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 30% 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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