Royal Oak Schools School District
School District · Royal Oak, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,045
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,045
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Evaluating Royal Oak Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Royal Oak Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Northwood Elementary School
Royal Oak · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Royal Oak High School
Royal Oak · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Churchill Community Ed Center
Royal Oak · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#102 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,045
+$2,462 vs Michigan median
District size
4,967 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Royal Oak Schools ranks #102 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Royal Oak Schools's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Northwood Elementary School (8.8/10), Royal Oak High School (8.6/10), and Churchill Community Ed Center (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 24% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Royal Oak Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Royal Oak Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwood Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Royal Oak High School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Churchill Community Ed Center | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Oak Ridge Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Addams Elementary and Ecc | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Oakland Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Keller Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Alfred E Upton Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Royal Oak Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Royal Oak Schools
Royal Oak Schools is a Royal Oak, Michigan school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 4,967 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $17,045 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Royal Oak Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Royal Oak Schools students show an average math proficiency of 49.2% and ELA proficiency of 62.2%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Royal Oak Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Royal Oak Schools with test data.
Schools in Royal Oak Schools
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Royal Oak
- Total Enrollment
- 4,967
- Teachers (FTE)
- 347
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Royal Oak Schools?
Royal Oak Schools has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Royal Oak Schools?
The average composite rating for Royal Oak Schools is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Royal Oak Schools?
Royal Oak Schools spends $17,045 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Royal Oak Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Royal Oak Schools is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Royal Oak Schools?
Northwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Royal Oak Schools with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Royal Oak Schools?
Across schools in Royal Oak Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Royal Oak Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Royal Oak Schools has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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