For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 495 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 87% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 46% 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Portola Valley, CA (2026-27)
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 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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