For the 2026 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)
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).
Recent Articles
Phone Bans Are Expanding: Will They Actually Help Your Child?
Phone bans are spreading in public schools nationwide. Learn how to evaluate whether a school's cellphone policy will improve your child's learning and well-being.
Should You Move for a Better Public School or Stay Put?
Considering a move to a higher-rated public school? Learn how to weigh school quality, housing costs, and family priorities before relocating.
How to Compare Public School Value Beyond Test Scores
Learn how to evaluate public school value using student support, school climate, opportunities, and outcomes, not just standardized test scores.
