For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 503 students in Portola Valley, CA (there are , serving 738 private students). 41% of all K-12 students in Portola Valley, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Portola Valley, CA are Ormondale Elementary School and Corte Madera. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portola Valley, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Portola Valley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in Portola Valley, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ormondale Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Shawnee Pass
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-1777
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-1777
Grades: K-3
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Corte Madera
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4575 Alpine Rd.
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-1777
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-1777
Grades: 4-8
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Portola Valley, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Portola Valley, CA include Ormondale Elementary School and Corte Madera.
How many public schools are located in Portola Valley?
2 public schools are located in Portola Valley.
What percentage of students in Portola Valley go to public school?
41% of all K-12 students in Portola Valley are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Portola Valley?
Portola Valley public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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