For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,310 students in Columbia County, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, NY are Hudson High School, Ichabod Crane Senior High School and New Lebanon Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New York public high school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Columbia County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the New York average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chatham High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Columbia County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hudson High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
215 Harry Howard Ave
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4360
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4360
Grades: 9-12
| 459 students
Rank: #22.
Ichabod Crane Senior High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2910 Rt 9
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7575
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7575
Grades: 9-12
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
New Lebanon Junior-senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14665 Rte 22
New Lebanon, NY 12125
(518) 794-7600
New Lebanon, NY 12125
(518) 794-7600
Grades: 7-12
| 174 students
Rank: #44.
Chatham High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Woodbridge Ave
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1570
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-1570
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Rank: #55.
Germantown Junior-senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
123 Main St
Germantown, NY 12526
(518) 537-6261
Germantown, NY 12526
(518) 537-6261
Grades: 7-12
| 217 students
Rank: #66.
Taconic Hillsjunior/senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
73 County Rte 11a
Craryville, NY 12521
(518) 325-2841
Craryville, NY 12521
(518) 325-2841
Grades: 7-12
| 551 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brookwood Secure Center For Youth
Alternative School
419 Spook Rock Rd
Claverack, NY 12513
(518) 851-3211
Claverack, NY 12513
(518) 851-3211
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Austin L. Carr Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
7 Cedar Pky
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 822-8540
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 822-8540
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Berkshire Junior-senior High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
13640 Rt 22
Canaan, NY 12029
(518) 781-3500
Canaan, NY 12029
(518) 781-3500
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Columbia County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
70 N Third St
Hudson, NY 12534
Hudson, NY 12534
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Columbia Res Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
County Route 29
Claverack, NY 12513
(518) 851-3277
Claverack, NY 12513
(518) 851-3277
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Columbia Secure Center For Girls (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
419 Spook Rock Rd
Claverack, NY 12513
(518) 851-3211
Claverack, NY 12513
(518) 851-3211
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
123 Main St
Germantown, NY 12526
(518) 537-6281
Germantown, NY 12526
(518) 537-6281
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
158 Union Tpke
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4305
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4305
Grades: 3-4
| 275 students
Hudson Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
East Court St
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4311
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4311
Grades: Inquire with school
| 2 students
2910 Rt 9
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7575
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7575
Grades: 4-5
| 288 students
360 State St
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-9493
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-9493
Grades: PK-1
| 301 students
3211 Church St
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7559
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7559
Grades: 3-5
| 208 students
25 Broad St
Kinderhook, NY 12106
(518) 758-7569
Kinderhook, NY 12106
(518) 758-7569
Grades: 3-5
| 206 students
Special Needs Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
400 Town Hall Dr
Hudson, NY 12534
Hudson, NY 12534
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
73 Countyroute 11a
Craryville, NY 12521
(518) 325-2831
Craryville, NY 12521
(518) 325-2831
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
73 County Rt 11a
Craryville, NY 12521
(518) 325-0350
Craryville, NY 12521
(518) 325-0350
Grades: K-2
| 337 students
Warren Street Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
11 Warren St
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 781-3500
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 781-3500
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, NY include Hudson High School, Ichabod Crane Senior High School and New Lebanon Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbia County, NY?
7 public high schools are located in Columbia County, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County, NY?
Columbia County, NY public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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