For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,801 students in Royal Oak, MI (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,270 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Royal Oak, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Royal Oak, MI are Northwood Elementary School, Keller Elementary School and Royal Oak High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Royal Oak, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Royal Oak have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Royal Oak, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
926 W 12 Mile Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 541-0229
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 541-0229
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Keller Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1505 N Campbell Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 542-6500
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 542-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Royal Oak High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Lexington Blvd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 435-8500
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 435-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,338 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Addams Elementary And Ecc
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2222 W Webster Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 288-3100
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 288-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
506 E 13 Mile Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 588-8353
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 588-8353
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Royal Oak Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
709 N Washington Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 435-8400
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 435-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,097 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Alfred E Upton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4400 Mandalay Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 549-4968
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 549-4968
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2415 Brockton Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 542-4406
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 542-4406
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Churchill Community Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
707 Girard Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 588-5050
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 588-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Oakland Schools Technical Campusse
Vocational School
5055 Delemere Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 288-4020
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 288-4020
Gr: 9-12
Royal Oak, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1121 Mohawk Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-3235
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-3235
Gr: K-5 | 136 students Minority enrollment: 4%
709 N. Washington Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-7100
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 667 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
2222 W. Webster Road
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 288-3100
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 288-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
1901 E. 11 Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 546-4336
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 546-4336
Gr: PK | 108 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
303 Maxwell Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-7938
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-7938
Gr: K-5 | 179 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
4600 N. Campbell Road
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 588-1565
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 588-1565
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Oakland Schools Autistic Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5055 Delemere Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 288-7688
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 288-7688
Gr: Inquire with school | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
3704 W. 13 Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 549-4055
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 549-4055
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
3412 Devon Road
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 549-0540
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 549-0540
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
815 E. Farnum Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-1552
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-1552
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Royal Oak, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Royal Oak, MI include Northwood Elementary School, Keller Elementary School and Royal Oak High School.
How many public schools are located in Royal Oak?
10 public schools are located in Royal Oak.
What percentage of students in Royal Oak go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Royal Oak are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Royal Oak?
Royal Oak public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Royal Oak are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Royal Oak include: Alfred E Upton Elementary School vs. Addams Elementary And Ecc, Keller Elementary School vs. Northwood Elementary School, Addams Elementary And Ecc vs. Alfred E Upton Elementary School
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