Royal Oaks Elementary School

7335 Steepleview Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Royal Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20% in MN
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Royal Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Royal Oaks Elementary School's student population of 473 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 8, 2025

School Rankings

Royal Oaks Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Royal Oaks Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#262 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
68%
46%
58%
51%
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
59%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Royal Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Royal Oaks Elementary School is ranked #262 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Royal Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Royal Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Crossing Elementary School, Woodbury Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Royal Oaks Elementary School?
473 students attend Royal Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Royal Oaks Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Royal Oaks Elementary School?
Royal Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Royal Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Royal Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Royal Oaks Elementary School part of?
Royal Oaks Elementary School is part of South Washington County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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