For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 221 students in the neighborhood of Central Portola Valley, Portola Valley, CA.
The top ranked public school in Central Portola Valley is Ormondale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Portola Valley, Portola Valley, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central Portola Valley, Portola Valley, CA (2025)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Portola Valley, Portola Valley, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Portola Valley, Portola Valley, CA include Ormondale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Portola Valley, Portola Valley?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Portola Valley, Portola Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Portola Valley, Portola Valley?
the neighborhood of Central Portola Valley, Portola Valley public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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