Best public schools in Portola Valley, CA
All 2 public schools in Portola Valley, ranked by the share of students who met California's reading (ELA) standard on the spring 2026 state tests, with math results and nearby home values.
2public schools
512students enrolled, 2025-26
87%median school, reading (ELA)
88%median school, math
$4.33Mmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
Ormondale Elementary has the highest reading result in Portola Valley at 88%, and Ormondale Elementary has the highest math result at 92%. The median Portola Valley school is 28 points above the San Mateo County reading average (59%) and 37 points above the California average (49%). Schools here belong to Portola Valley Elementary. Typical home values in these schools' ZIP codes range from $4.33M to $4.33M.
Portola Valley elementary schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ormondale ElementaryPortola Valley · Grades K-3 | Portola Valley Elementary | 88% | 92% | $4.33M |
Portola Valley middle schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corte MaderaPortola Valley · Grades 4-8 | Portola Valley Elementary | 85% | 83% | $4.33M |
How Portola Valley compares
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Portola Valley (median school) | 87% | 88% |
| San Mateo County | 59% | 53% |
| California | 49% | 38% |