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, Oak Ridge Elementary School and Keller Elementary 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 42% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Royal Oak have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 70% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
506 E 13 Mile Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 588-8353
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 588-8353
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: #33.
Keller Elementary School
(Math: 44% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #44.
Addams Elementary And Ecc
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #55.
Royal Oak High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Lexington Blvd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 435-8500
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 435-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,338 students
Rank: #66.
Royal Oak Middle School
(Math: 40% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,097 students
Rank: #77.
Alfred E Upton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Rank: #88.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2415 Brockton Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 542-4406
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 542-4406
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Royal Oak, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1121 Mohawk Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-3235
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-3235
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
709 N. Washington Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-7100
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 667 students
2222 W. Webster Road
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 288-3100
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 288-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
1901 E. 11 Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 546-4336
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 546-4336
Grades: PK
| 108 students
303 Maxwell Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-7938
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-7938
Grades: K-5
| 179 students
4600 N. Campbell Road
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 588-1565
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 588-1565
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
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
Grades: Inquire with school
| 24 students
3704 W. 13 Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 549-4055
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 549-4055
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
3412 Devon Road
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 549-0540
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 549-0540
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
815 E. Farnum Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-1552
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-1552
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
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, Oak Ridge Elementary School and Keller Elementary 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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