For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,769 students in Royal City, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Royal City, WA are Red Rock Elementary School, Royal Middle School and Royal Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Royal City, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Royal City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Royal City, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Rock Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
230 Wildflower St Ne
Royal City, WA 99357
(509) 346-2206
Royal City, WA 99357
(509) 346-2206
Gr: PK-3 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Royal Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
921 Ahlers Ave N
Royal City, WA 99357
(509) 346-2268
Royal City, WA 99357
(509) 346-2268
Gr: 7-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Royal Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6261 Rd 12 Sw
Royal City, WA 99357
(509) 346-2226
Royal City, WA 99357
(509) 346-2226
Gr: 4-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Royal High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
955 Ahlers Ave N
Royal City, WA 99357
(509) 346-2256
Royal City, WA 99357
(509) 346-2256
Gr: 9-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Royal City, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Royal City, WA include Red Rock Elementary School, Royal Middle School and Royal Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Royal City?
4 public schools are located in Royal City.
What is the racial composition of students in Royal City?
Royal City public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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