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Best Royal Oak Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,727 students in Royal Oak, MI (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,467 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Royal Oak, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
926 W 12 Mile Rd
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
1505 N Campbell Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 542-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Royal Oak High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 Lexington Blvd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 435-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,293 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Addams Elementary And Ecc
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2222 W Webster Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 288-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
506 E 13 Mile Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 588-8353
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Royal Oak Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
709 N Washington Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 435-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Alfred E Upton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4400 Mandalay Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 549-4968
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2415 Brockton Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 542-4406
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Churchill Community Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
707 Girard Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 588-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Oakland Schools Technical Campusse
Vocational School
5055 Delemere Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 288-4020
Gr: 9-12

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?
77% of all K-12 students in Royal Oak are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
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?

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