Photo: 123dieinafire · CC BY 3.0Hudson’s public schools outscore 86% of Wisconsin districts
Math proficiency in Hudson’s districts is 57%, above the Wisconsin average (39%). 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 Wisconsin, not nationally.
From Wisconsin state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% 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
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1208 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of Hudson’s, its schools beat 95%, higher than their 86% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 55% and math 57% in spring 2022, against 38% and 39% statewide; 97% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,164 per student, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Hudson Middle, then Hudson High. Enrollment is down 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Trinity Academy (private) and St. Patrick 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 86% of Wisconsin school districts, #48 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Wisconsin 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 · depends on your address
River Crest Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 366 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Hudson 4K
Grades PK · 320 students
Willow River Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 278 students · 12:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Hudson
Hudson Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,089 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Hudson
Hudson Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,089 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Hudson
Hudson Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,089 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Hudson
Hudson High
Grades 9–12 · 1,697 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Hudson
Hudson High
Grades 9–12 · 1,697 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Hudson
Hudson High
Grades 9–12 · 1,697 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Hudson
Hudson High
Grades 9–12 · 1,697 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Hudson’s public schools are run by Hudson School District, which also serves Hudson, North Hudson, St. Joseph and Troy. 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 Wisconsin towns that share Hudson’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson | A | Hudson |
| North Hudson | A | Hudson |
| Troy | A | River Falls PK–12 · Hudson PK–12 |
All 2 neighbors share Hudson with Hudson, so their letters differ mainly through other districts. Lakeland Shores, MN, Lakeland, MN and West Lakeland, MN border Hudson but are graded on their own state’s tests, so they’re left out.
Every school in Hudson
9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Wisconsin’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Hudson Virtual Charter School).
Questions about Hudson’s schools
Are Hudson’s schools good?
By Wisconsin’s own tests, yes: the public schools Hudson children attend outscore 86% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #48 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 95%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Hudson in?
Hudson School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,119 students in 10 schools (2024–25).
Where do Hudson kids go to high school?
Hudson High, with 1,697 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Hudson’s graduation rate?
97% of the class of 2023 in Hudson School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.
How much does Hudson spend per student?
$15,164 in Hudson School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Hudson?
Yes: Trinity Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 306 students) and St. Patrick School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 255 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 Wisconsin. Stars are from neighbors.