For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 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 Tigard High 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 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Metzger, Portland, OR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twality Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14650 Sw 97th Ave
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-5200
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Durham Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7980 Sw Durham Rd
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4500
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Tigard High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9000 Sw Durham Rd
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-5400
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,771 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
James Templeton Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9500 Sw Murdock St
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4850
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Tigard-tualatin Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6960 Sw Sandburg St
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 431-3730
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 431-3730
Gr: K-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 Tigard High 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 43% (majority Hispanic).
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