For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 344 students in Portola, CA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Portola, CA is C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portola, CA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Portola have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
895 West St.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0211
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0211
Gr: K-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Portola, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
505 Nevada St.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0560
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0560
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Portola, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Portola, CA include C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Portola?
1 public elementary schools are located in Portola.
What is the racial composition of students in Portola?
Portola public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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