For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,396 students in the neighborhood of Metzger, Portland, OR.
The top ranked public schools in Metzger are Twality Middle School, Durham Elementary School and James Templeton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Metzger, Portland, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Metzger, Portland, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Twality Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14650 Sw 97th Ave
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-5200
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 977 students
Rank: #22.
Durham Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7980 Sw Durham Rd
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4500
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #33.
James Templeton Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9500 Sw Murdock St
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4850
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4850
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #44.
Tigard High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9000 Sw Durham Rd
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-5400
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,782 students
Rank: #55.
Tigard-tualatin Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6960 Sw Sandburg St
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 431-3730
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 431-3730
Grades: K-12
| 123 students
Rank: #66.
Creekside Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8040 Sw Durham Rd
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4580
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4580
Grades: 6-12
| 173 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Metzger, Portland, OR?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Metzger, Portland, OR include Twality Middle School, Durham Elementary School and James Templeton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Metzger, Portland?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Metzger, Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Metzger, Portland?
the neighborhood of Metzger, Portland public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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