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Best Columbia County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,274 students in Columbia County, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Columbia County, NY are Ichabod Crane Senior High School, Chatham High School and Germantown 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 50% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 59% 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 less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ichabod Crane Senior 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Columbia County (2026)

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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: 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
Austin L. Carr Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
7 Cedar Pky
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 822-8540
Berkshire Junior-senior High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
13640 Rt 22
Canaan, NY 12029
(518) 781-3500
Gr: 7-12
Columbia County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
70 N Third St
Hudson, NY 12534
Columbia Res Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
County Route 29
Claverack, NY 12513
(518) 851-3277
Gr: 9-12
Columbia Secure Center For Girls (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
419 Spook Rock Rd
Claverack, NY 12513
(518) 851-3211
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Germantown Central School (Closed 2014)
123 Main St
Germantown, NY 12526
(518) 537-6281
Greenport School (Closed 2010)
158 Union Tpke
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4305
Gr: 3-4 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Hudson Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
East Court St
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-4311
Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Ichabod Crane Elementary School (Closed 2021)
2910 Rt 9
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7575
Gr: 4-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
John L Edwards Primary School (Closed 2023)
360 State St
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-9493
Gr: PK-1 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Martin H Glynn Elementary School (Closed 2012)
3211 Church St
Valatie, NY 12184
(518) 758-7559
Gr: 3-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Martin Van Buren Elementary School (Closed 2012)
25 Broad St
Kinderhook, NY 12106
(518) 758-7569
Gr: 3-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Special Needs Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
400 Town Hall Dr
Hudson, NY 12534
Taconic Hills Middle School (Closed 2014)
73 Countyroute 11a
Craryville, NY 12521
(518) 325-2831
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Taconic Hills Primary School (Closed 2005)
73 County Rt 11a
Craryville, NY 12521
(518) 325-0350
Gr: K-2 | 337 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Warren Street Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11 Warren St
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 781-3500
Gr: 7-12

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 Ichabod Crane Senior High School, Chatham High School and Germantown Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbia County?
7 public high schools are located in Columbia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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