For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 252 students in Portola Valley, CA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Portola Valley, CA is Corte Madera. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portola Valley, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Portola Valley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Portola Valley, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 middle schools in Portola Valley, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Portola Valley, CA include Corte Madera.
How many public middle schools are located in Portola Valley?
1 public middle schools are located in Portola Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Portola Valley?
Portola Valley public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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