For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,357 students in Royal Oak, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Royal Oak, MI are Northwood Elementary School, Keller Elementary School and Addams Elementary And Ecc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Royal Oak, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Royal Oak have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Royal Oak, MI (2026)
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: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
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 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
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 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
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 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Royal Oak, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Royal Oak, MI include Northwood Elementary School, Keller Elementary School and Addams Elementary And Ecc.
How many public elementary schools are located in Royal Oak?
7 public elementary schools are located in Royal Oak.
What is the racial composition of students in Royal Oak?
Royal Oak public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Royal Oak are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Royal Oak include: Keller Elementary School vs. Northwood Elementary School, Alfred E Upton Elementary School vs. Addams Elementary And Ecc, Northwood Elementary School vs. Keller Elementary School
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