For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 503 students in Portola Valley, CA (there are , serving 766 private students). 40% 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 87% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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 Public Schools in Portola Valley, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-3 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Corte Madera
(Math: 86% | 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
Gr: 4-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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?
40% 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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