Columbia County Public Schools
Columbia County, New York
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
16
public schools
Total Enrollment
6,171
students
School Districts
6
districts
How to use the Columbia County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for New York; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Columbia County has 6 district entries. CHATHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 3 schools.
School records are spread across 7 listed communities. CHATHAM has the most listed schools, with 3 records.
High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 7 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
16
in Columbia County
Reported Enrollment
6,171
16 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Columbia County
KINDERHOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
HUDSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
TACONIC HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
CHATHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
GERMANTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
NEW LEBANON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
16 Public Schools in Columbia County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 16 of 16 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTGOMERY C SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | HUDSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | HUDSON, 12534Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 723 |
| ICHABOD CRANE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | KINDERHOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | VALATIE, 12184Rural: Fringe | 4–8 | Middle | 650 |
| TACONIC HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | TACONIC HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | CRARYVILLE, 12521Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 562 |
| ICHABOD CRANE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | KINDERHOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | VALATIE, 12184Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 555 |
| TACONIC HILLSJUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | TACONIC HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | CRARYVILLE, 12521Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 502 |
| ICHABOD CRANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | KINDERHOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | VALATIE, 12184Rural: Fringe | KG–3 | Primary | 486 |
| HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | HUDSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | HUDSON, 12534Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 454 |
| HUDSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | HUDSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | HUDSON, 12534Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 384 |
| MARY E DARDESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | CHATHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | CHATHAM, 12037Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 360 |
| CHATHAM HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | CHATHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | CHATHAM, 12037Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 323 |
| GERMANTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | GERMANTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | GERMANTOWN, 12526Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 276 |
| WALTER B HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | NEW LEBANON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | NEW LEBANON, 12125Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 230 |
| GERMANTOWN JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | GERMANTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | GERMANTOWN, 12526Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 209 |
| CHATHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | CHATHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | CHATHAM, 12037Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 186 |
| NEW LEBANON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | NEW LEBANON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | NEW LEBANON, 12125Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 183 |
| BROOKWOOD SECURE CENTER FOR YOUTH | Listed only | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS) | CLAVERACK, 12513Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Alternative | 88 |
MONTGOMERY C SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HUDSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
HUDSON, 12534 / Town: Distant
ICHABOD CRANE MIDDLE SCHOOL
KINDERHOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
VALATIE, 12184 / Rural: Fringe
TACONIC HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TACONIC HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
CRARYVILLE, 12521 / Rural: Distant
ICHABOD CRANE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
KINDERHOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
VALATIE, 12184 / Rural: Fringe
TACONIC HILLSJUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
TACONIC HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
CRARYVILLE, 12521 / Rural: Distant
ICHABOD CRANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KINDERHOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
VALATIE, 12184 / Rural: Fringe
HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL
HUDSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
HUDSON, 12534 / Town: Distant
HUDSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
HUDSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
HUDSON, 12534 / Town: Distant
MARY E DARDESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHATHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
CHATHAM, 12037 / Rural: Distant
CHATHAM HIGH SCHOOL
CHATHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
CHATHAM, 12037 / Rural: Distant
GERMANTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GERMANTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
GERMANTOWN, 12526 / Rural: Fringe
WALTER B HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NEW LEBANON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
NEW LEBANON, 12125 / Rural: Distant
GERMANTOWN JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
GERMANTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
GERMANTOWN, 12526 / Rural: Fringe
CHATHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
CHATHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
CHATHAM, 12037 / Rural: Distant
NEW LEBANON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
NEW LEBANON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
NEW LEBANON, 12125 / Rural: Fringe
BROOKWOOD SECURE CENTER FOR YOUTH
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS)
CLAVERACK, 12513 / Rural: Fringe
Columbia County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Columbia County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in New York. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Columbia County public school directory?
The directory lists 16 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Columbia County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Columbia County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Columbia County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Columbia County?
Start with the 6 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.