Portola Valley Elementary School District
School District · Portola Valley, California
Avg Rating
9.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
504
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
9.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
504
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Evaluating Portola Valley Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Portola Valley Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Corte Madera
Portola Valley · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ormondale Elementary
Portola Valley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#3 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+3.0
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$33,033
+$15,386 vs California median
District size
504 students
Smaller than California median
STAAR proficiency rose +4.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Portola Valley Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Portola Valley Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corte Madera | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Ormondale Elementary | 9.1 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Portola Valley Elementary
Portola Valley Elementary is a Portola Valley, California school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 504 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. District-level spending was $33,033 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 9.3/10, Portola Valley Elementary is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Corte Madera, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Portola Valley Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 84.4% and ELA proficiency of 84.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Portola Valley Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Portola Valley Elementary with test data.
Schools in Portola Valley Elementary
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Portola Valley
- Total Enrollment
- 504
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- District spending per student
- $33,033NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 1.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Portola Valley Elementary?
Portola Valley Elementary has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Portola Valley Elementary?
The average composite rating for Portola Valley Elementary is 9.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Portola Valley Elementary?
Portola Valley Elementary's district-level spending was $33,033 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Portola Valley Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Portola Valley Elementary is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Portola Valley Elementary?
Corte Madera is the highest-rated school in Portola Valley Elementary with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Portola Valley Elementary?
Across schools in Portola Valley Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 84.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 84.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 9.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 84.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 84.0%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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