Very Good
#2808 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 29% in state
Portola Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Saddleback Valley Unified
19422 Saddleback Ranch Rd., Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
Enrollment
758
Student-Teacher
27.1:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
758
Student-Teacher
27.1:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#2,808 of 9,539
In Trabuco Canyon
#1 of 3
public schools
In district
#9 of 33
Saddleback Valley Unified
Equity
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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About Portola Hills Elementary
Portola Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Trabuco Canyon, CA, part of Saddleback Valley Unified. Portola Hills Elementary serves approximately 758 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 27.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Portola Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,808 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Portola Hills Elementary show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- District avg 6.2
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Portola Hills Elementary runs 27.1:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Portola Hills Elementary — Students at Portola Hills Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
20.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.6/10.
How Portola Hills Elementary Compares
See how Portola Hills Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
19422 Saddleback Ranch Rd., Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Portola Hills Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI FOOTHILL RANCH (rated 8.4/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Foothill Ranch), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Foothill Ranch Elementary (rated 7.0/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Foothill Ranch), with a comparable rating. Additionally, ST JOHNS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Rancho Santa Margarita), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Trabuco Canyon, see our Trabuco Canyon schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HILLSIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Silverado | 0.7 mi | — |
| Rahma Academy Lake Forest | 1.5 mi | — |
| HERITAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Lake Forest | 1.7 mi | — |
| Melinda Heights Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita | 1.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Foothill Ranch Elementary Foothill Ranch | 1.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Trabuco Hills High Mission Viejo | 2.0 mi | 7.6 |
| GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI FOOTHILL RANCH Foothill Ranch | 2.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Del Lago Elementary Mission Viejo | 2.6 mi | 3.9 |
| HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mission Viejo | 2.9 mi | 6.9 |
| BELLA MONTESSORI SCHOOLS Lake Forest | 2.7 mi | — |
| ST JOHNS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Rancho Santa Margarita | 3.0 mi | 6.9 |
| St. John's Episcopal Rancho Santa Margarita | 3.0 mi | — |
| Trabuco Elementary Trabuco Canyon | 2.8 mi | 6.0 |
| Fulbright Montessori Academy Lake Forest | 2.8 mi | — |
| Community Christian Schools dba RSM Christian School Rancho Santa Margarita | 3.2 mi | — |
| DBA MISSION HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Rancho Santa Margarita | 3.2 mi | 6.3 |
| FULBRIGHT MONTESSORI ACADEMY Lake Forest | 2.8 mi | — |
| LIMAI MONTESSORI ACADEMY Rancho Santa Margarita | 3.5 mi | — |
| LiMai Montessori Academy RSM Rancho Santa Margarita | 3.5 mi | — |
| Lake Forest Elementary Lake Forest | 3.3 mi | 5.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92679 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$207,652
Median Home Value
$1,242,900
Median Rent
$3,276/mo
Population
30,966
College Educated
61%
Homeownership
89.6%
Avg Commute
31.2 min
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Median Age
45.5
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|---|---|
| Akers Elementary Lemoore, CA | 7.4 |
| Alisal Community Salinas, CA | 7.4 |
| American Indian Public Charter School II Oakland, CA | 7.4 |
| Anderson Elementary Compton, CA | 7.4 |
| Bernardo Elementary Escondido, CA | 7.4 |
| Bessie E. Owens Elementary Bakersfield, CA | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Portola Hills Elementary
What grades does Portola Hills Elementary serve?
Portola Hills Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Portola Hills Elementary?
Portola Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 758 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portola Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Portola Hills Elementary is 27.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Portola Hills Elementary rank in CA?
Portola Hills Elementary ranks #2,808 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Portola Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Portola Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Portola Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Portola Hills Elementary has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Portola Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Portola Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Portola Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Portola Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Portola Hills Elementary?
20.1% of students at Portola Hills Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 758
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 20.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (949) 459-9370
Resources & Links
District
Saddleback Valley Unified- District Enrollment
- 23,199
- Schools in District
- 34
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,539
- District Rank
- #9 of 33
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