Best Schools in Portola Valley, CA
Portola Valley, CA has a total of 12 schools including 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 9,377 students attend Portola Valley, CA schools. On average, schools in Portola Valley score 80% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Portola Valley greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Portola Valley, CA
Portola Valley, CA has 5 high schools with 6,908 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Portola Valley score 87% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Portola Valley greatly exceed expectations.
1. Henry M. Gunn High
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1787 Students
2. Palo Alto High
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1992 Students
3. Half Moon Bay High
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Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1024 Students
4. Woodside High
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Sequoia Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1694 Students
Best Middle Schools in Portola Valley, CA
Portola Valley, CA has 3 middle schools with 1,383 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Portola Valley score 82% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 71% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Portola Valley greatly exceed expectations.
1. La Entrada Middle
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Las Lomitas Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 595 Students
2. Ellen Fletcher Middle
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 515 Students
3. Corte Madera
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Portola Valley Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 273 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Portola Valley, CA
Portola Valley, CA has 4 elementary schools with 1,086 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Portola Valley score 73% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 69% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Portola Valley exceed expectations.
1. Las Lomitas Elementary
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Las Lomitas Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 551 Students
2. Ormondale Elementary
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Portola Valley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 240 Students
3. Woodland School
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Woodland School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 261 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Portola Valley, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Portola Valley, CA has a total population of 7,141 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 77% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Portola Valley, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Portola Valley, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Portola Valley, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Portola Valley, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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