Public schools in Crosby, TX
8 open public schools with an address in Crosby, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,032
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Crosby public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Crosby, TX: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,032 students, an average of 879 per school. The largest campus is Crosby H S (2,148 students), and the largest elementary school is Newport El (701).
Every listed school belongs to Crosby ISD. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 58% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Crosby
Elementary schools in Crosby
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett El Crosby ISD | KG–05 | 640 | 16.4:1 | |
| Crosby El Crosby ISD | 01–05 | 671 | 15.8:1 | |
| Crosby Kindergarten Center Crosby ISD | PK–KG | 685 | 18.7:1 | |
| Drew El Crosby ISD | KG–05 | 602 | 14.9:1 | |
| Newport El Crosby ISD | 01–05 | 701 | 16.2:1 |
Middle schools in Crosby
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby Middle Crosby ISD | 06–08 | 1,560 | 17.9:1 |
High schools in Crosby
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby Crossroads Academy Crosby ISD · Alternative School | 10–12 | 25 | — | |
| Crosby H S Crosby ISD | 09–12 | 2,148 | 19.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.1%
- Hispanic54.2%
- Black12.9%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Crosby schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,032 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Crosby
How many public schools are in Crosby, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Crosby: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 7,032 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Crosby?
All listed public schools with an address in Crosby belong to Crosby ISD. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Crosby?
Crosby H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Crosby, with 2,148 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Crosby?
No school with an address in Crosby is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Texas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Crosby schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Crosby public schools is 16.4:1, higher than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Crosby guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities