Look About Lodge · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainHudson’s public schools outscore 95% of Ohio districts
In Hudson, 86% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Hudson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.
From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Hudson’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 99 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Hudson’s, its schools beat 86%, lower than their 95% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 87% and math 86% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $18,359 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is East Woods Intermediate School, then Hudson Middle School, then Hudson High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Seton Catholic School (private), Western Reserve Academy (private) and The Nest School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Hudson’s grade
A+: better than 95% of Ohio school districts, #35 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hudson, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Hudson
McDowell Early Learning School
Grades PK–K · 372 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Hudson
McDowell Early Learning School
Grades PK–K · 372 students · 17:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Hudson
Ellsworth Hill Elementary School
Grades 1–2 · 617 students · 17:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Hudson
Ellsworth Hill Elementary School
Grades 1–2 · 617 students · 17:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Hudson
East Woods Intermediate School
Grades 3–5 · 1,031 students · 17:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Hudson
East Woods Intermediate School
Grades 3–5 · 1,031 students · 17:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Hudson
East Woods Intermediate School
Grades 3–5 · 1,031 students · 17:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Hudson
Hudson High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,421 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Hudson
Hudson High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,421 students · 15:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Hudson
Hudson High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,421 students · 15:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Hudson
Hudson High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,421 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Hudson’s public schools are run by Hudson City School District, which also serves Boston Heights. Parts of Hudson (3% of its land) are served by Stow-Munroe Falls City instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Hudson vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Hudson’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson | A+ | Hudson City |
| Macedonia | A | Nordonia Hills City |
| Streetsboro | B− | Streetsboro City |
| Twinsburg | A | Twinsburg City |
| Boston Heights | A | Hudson City PK–12 · Woodridge Local PK–12 |
| Boston | B | Woodridge Local |
| Stow | B+ | Stow-Munroe Falls City |
Every school in Hudson
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Hudson’s schools
Are Hudson’s schools good?
By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Hudson children attend outscore 95% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #35 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 86%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Hudson in?
Hudson City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,468 students in 5 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Hudson are served by Stow-Munroe Falls City.
Where do Hudson kids go to high school?
Hudson High School, with 1,421 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Hudson’s graduation rate?
96% of the class of 2023 in Hudson City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does Hudson spend per student?
$18,359 in Hudson City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Hudson?
Yes: Seton Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 508 students), Western Reserve Academy (nonsectarian, grades 9–12, 439 students) and The Nest School (nonsectarian, grades K, 6 students).
Parents talk
What Hudson families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Hudson → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.