Metolius Elementary School

Madras is a high desert town in central Oregon, surrounded by juniper-rimmed plains and sitting in the shadow of Mt. Jefferson — it's rugged, real, and deeply rooted in the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs community. Metolius Elementary serves a population that reflects that character, and while its test scores currently sit below state averages, it's part of a district that carries a strong sense of cultural identity and place. Families who are drawn to small-town life, wide open landscapes, and a tight-knit community will find a school that's very much woven into the fabric of the region, even as it works toward stronger academic outcomes.