Our History
Founded in 1978 by Suellen Newman, The Hudson School has grown from a bold idea into one of Hoboken’s most cherished institutions — a community where every student is known, challenged, and inspired.
A Vision for Something Different
In 1978, educator Suellen Newman founded The Hudson School with a simple but powerful belief: that children learn best in a community where they are truly known. Starting with just a handful of students in Hoboken, she created a school built on intellectual curiosity, compassion, and the courage to think independently. What began as a small alternative has grown into a thriving PreK–12 institution that has educated generations of students.
Milestones
1978
Suellen Newman founds The Hudson School in Hoboken, NJ with a vision for a small, student-centered independent school.
1985
The school expands to include a full Middle School program, serving grades 5 through 8.
1995
Upper School launches, offering a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum for grades 9–12.
2005
Accredited by the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools, confirming academic excellence.
2015
The school grows to 285 students while maintaining its signature small-school culture and low student-faculty ratio.
2024
The Lower School expands with a Reggio-inspired Preschool through 4th grade program at 422 Willow Avenue.
It was a nurturing environment where we were not only challenged academically, we were pushed to engage with the community and the world, and immersed in social justice issues. We were taught to walk the walk as well as talk the talk.
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