For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 503 students in Portola Valley, CA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Portola Valley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools 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 elementary schools in Portola Valley, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Portola Valley, CA include Ormondale Elementary School and Corte Madera.
How many public elementary schools are located in Portola Valley?
2 public elementary schools are located in Portola Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Portola Valley?
Portola Valley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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