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#859 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 48% in state
Crosby
Elementary School · Pittsfield
517 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Enrollment
247
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
247
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#859 of 1,793
In Pittsfield
#7 of 13
public schools
In district
#7 of 13
Pittsfield
Academic growth
9.0 / 10
Excellent
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Crosby
Elementary School in Pittsfield · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Crosby Educational Academy
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About Crosby
Crosby is a public elementary school in Pittsfield, MA, part of Pittsfield. Crosby serves approximately 247 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Crosby has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #859 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Crosby show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.4 · Average
- District avg 6.4
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Crosby sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 8.2:1 students to teachers, Crosby sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
45% of students at Crosby were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Crosby — Students at Crosby score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.0/10.
How Crosby Compares
See how Crosby performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
517 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Crosby may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Williams (rated 8.3/10, 3.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Egremont (rated 8.0/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lanesborough Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 5.1 miles away, in nearby Lanesborough), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Pittsfield, see our Pittsfield schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Crosby Educational Academy Pittsfield | 0.0 mi | — |
| Silvio O Conte Community Pittsfield | 0.5 mi | 3.4 |
| Taconic High Pittsfield | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Eagle Education Academy Pittsfield | 1.1 mi | 5.0 |
| Pittsfield High Pittsfield | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Morningside Community School Pittsfield | 1.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Stearns Pittsfield | 1.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Robert T. Capeless Elementary School Pittsfield | 2.2 mi | 6.3 |
| John T Reid Middle Pittsfield | 1.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Theodore Herberg Middle Pittsfield | 1.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Egremont Pittsfield | 2.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Allendale Pittsfield | 2.7 mi | 6.9 |
| HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Lenox | 3.8 mi | 6.5 |
| HIGH POINT SCHOOL Lenox | 3.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Williams Pittsfield | 3.4 mi | 8.3 |
| Lanesborough Elementary Lanesborough | 5.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Morris Lenox | 6.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Lenox Memorial High Lenox | 6.8 mi | 7.7 |
| Craneville Dalton | 5.2 mi | 7.2 |
| ST AGNES ACADEMY Dalton | 5.6 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01201 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$68,879
Median Home Value
$236,500
Median Rent
$1,098/mo
Population
45,072
College Educated
34.1%
Homeownership
62.3%
Avg Commute
18.3 min
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Median Age
43.3
Similar Schools
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|---|---|
| Archie T Morrison Braintree, MA | 6.4 |
| Francis W Parker Quincy, MA | 6.4 |
| Haynes Early Education Center Roxbury, MA | 6.4 |
| Hiram L Dorman Springfield, MA | 6.4 |
| Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary Holyoke, MA | 6.4 |
| Paper Mill Westfield, MA | 6.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Crosby
What grades does Crosby serve?
Crosby serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Crosby?
Crosby has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crosby?
The student-teacher ratio at Crosby is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crosby rank in MA?
Crosby ranks #859 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Crosby's MySchoolScout rating?
Crosby has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Crosby?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crosby has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Crosby a charter school?
No, Crosby is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crosby a Title I school?
No, Crosby is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Berkshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.9%
- Phone
- (413) 448-9670
Resources & Links
District
Pittsfield- District Enrollment
- 4,876
- Schools in District
- 14
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $25,189
- District Rank
- #7 of 13
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