Use my locationShowing schools within 20 miles of Portola Valley. Distances are measured from the middle of the schools in Portola Valley.

Portola Valley

41 scored schools near Portola Valley

Each school level has its own list. Scores use California’s state tests (CAASPP), 2025–26 elementary and middle; 2024–25 high school.

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Kind of school

42 charter schools. A charter takes students from any address and runs its own lottery; you apply to each one. We have read no coming dates on their sites.

Elementary

Which elementary schools are near Portola Valley?

26 scored elementary schools are within 20 miles of Portola Valley. The closest is Bullis Charter, 5.6 miles away.

AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
  1. Distance 5.6mi

    Bullis CharterCharter

    Santa Clara County Office of Education · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    7% below the standard

    Scope Score 98Strong · 99th percentile

  2. Distance 6.8mi

    KIPP Valiant Community PrepCharter

    Ravenswood City Elementary · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    77% below the standard

    Scope Score 71Needs Support · 23rd percentile

  3. Distance 6.8mi

    Rocketship Redwood CityCharter

    Redwood City Elementary · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    65% below the standard

    Scope Score 78Solid · 65th percentile

  4. Distance 7.2mi

    Connect Community CharterCharter

    Redwood City Elementary · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    94% below the standard

    Scope Score 66Needs Support · 3rd percentile

  5. Distance 7.2mi

    KIPP Excelencia Community PreparatoryCharter

    Redwood City Elementary · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    61% below the standard

    Scope Score 73Developing · 37th percentile

  6. Distance 8.0mi

    Aspire East Palo Alto CharterCharter

    Ravenswood City Elementary · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    88% below the standard

    Scope Score 68Needs Support · 7th percentile

  7. Distance 9.9mi

    San Carlos Charter Learning CenterCharter

    San Carlos Elementary · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    23% below the standard

    Scope Score 91Strong · 95th percentile

  8. Distance 14.2mi

    Discovery CharterCharter

    Santa Clara County Office of Education · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    34% below the standard

    Scope Score 85Strong · 85th percentile

  9. Distance 14.3mi

    Marshall Lane ElementaryCharter

    Campbell Union · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    17% below the standard

    Scope Score 91Strong · 95th percentile

  10. Distance 14.5mi

    Forest Hill ElementaryCharter

    Campbell Union · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    23% below the standard

    Scope Score 90Strong · 94th percentile

  11. Distance 14.7mi

    Lynhaven ElementaryCharter

    Campbell Union · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    56% below the standard

    Scope Score 80Solid · 71st percentile

  12. Distance 14.7mi

    Ocean Grove CharterCharter

    San Lorenzo Valley Unified · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    52% below the standard

    Scope Score 79Solid · 68th percentile

  13. Distance 15.6mi

    Castlemont ElementaryCharter

    Campbell Union · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    67% below the standard

    Scope Score 73Developing · 35th percentile

  14. Distance 15.6mi

    Campbell School of InnovationCharter

    Campbell Union · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    52% below the standard

    Scope Score 78Solid · 65th percentile

  15. Distance 15.7mi

    Capri ElementaryCharter

    Campbell Union · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    36% below the standard

    Scope Score 83Strong · 82nd percentile

  16. Distance 15.8mi

    VillageCharter

    Campbell Union · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    38% below the standard

    Scope Score 83Strong · 81st percentile

  17. Distance 16.6mi

    Sherman Oaks ElementaryCharter

    Campbell Union · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    70% below the standard

    Scope Score 74Developing · 46th percentile

  18. Distance 16.6mi

    Circle of Independent LearningCharter

    Fremont Unified · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    59% below the standard

    Scope Score 77Solid · 58th percentile

  19. Distance 16.9mi

    Blackford ElementaryCharter

    Campbell Union · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    76% below the standard

    Scope Score 71Needs Support · 22nd percentile

  20. Distance 16.9mi

    Farnham CharterCharter

    Cambrian · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    44% below the standard

    Scope Score 81Strong · 76th percentile

  21. Distance 17.4mi

    Fammatre ElementaryCharter

    Cambrian · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    49% below the standard

    Scope Score 84Strong · 84th percentile

  22. Distance 18.4mi

    Rocketship Mateo Sheedy ElementaryCharter

    Santa Clara County Office of Education · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    54% below the standard

    Scope Score 79Solid · 68th percentile

  23. Distance 18.9mi

    Connecting Waters Charter - East BayCharter

    Alameda County Office of Education · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    46% below the standard

    Scope Score 80Solid · 73rd percentile

  24. Distance 19.0mi

    Rocketship Discovery PrepCharter

    Santa Clara County Office of Education · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    44% below the standard

    Scope Score 86Strong · 87th percentile

  25. Distance 19.0mi

    Rocketship Alma AcademyCharter

    Santa Clara County Office of Education · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    60% below the standard

    Scope Score 75Solid · 52nd percentile

  26. Distance 20.0mi

    Rocketship Mosaic ElementaryCharter

    Franklin-McKinley Elementary · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    38% below the standard

    Scope Score 84Strong · 84th percentile

Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level. Distances are straight lines from the middle of the schools in Portola Valley, not driving routes. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), 2025–26.

Middle

Which middle schools are near Portola Valley?

18 scored middle schools are within 20 miles of Portola Valley. The closest is Bullis Charter, 5.6 miles away.

AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
  1. Distance 5.6mi

    Bullis CharterCharter

    Santa Clara County Office of Education · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    8% below the standard

    Scope Score 96Strong · 99th percentile

  2. Distance 6.8mi

    KIPP Valiant Community PrepCharter

    Ravenswood City Elementary · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    61% below the standard

    Scope Score 78Solid · 68th percentile

  3. Distance 7.2mi

    Connect Community CharterCharter

    Redwood City Elementary · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    86% below the standard

    Scope Score 67Needs Support · 6th percentile

  4. Distance 7.2mi

    KIPP Excelencia Community PreparatoryCharter

    Redwood City Elementary · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    70% below the standard

    Scope Score 73Developing · 39th percentile

  5. Distance 8.0mi

    Aspire East Palo Alto CharterCharter

    Ravenswood City Elementary · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    89% below the standard

    Scope Score 67Needs Support · 4th percentile

  6. Distance 9.9mi

    San Carlos Charter Learning CenterCharter

    San Carlos Elementary · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    32% below the standard

    Scope Score 87Strong · 91st percentile

  7. Distance 14.2mi

    Discovery CharterCharter

    Santa Clara County Office of Education · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    37% below the standard

    Scope Score 83Strong · 83rd percentile

  8. Distance 14.7mi

    Rolling Hills MiddleCharter

    Campbell Union · Grades 6–8 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    26% below the standard

    Scope Score 88Strong · 93rd percentile

  9. Distance 14.7mi

    Ocean Grove CharterCharter

    San Lorenzo Valley Unified · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    40% below the standard

    Scope Score 84Strong · 85th percentile

  10. Distance 15.6mi

    Monroe MiddleCharter

    Campbell Union · Grades 6–8 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    78% below the standard

    Scope Score 67Needs Support · 5th percentile

  11. Distance 15.6mi

    Campbell School of InnovationCharter

    Campbell Union · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    49% below the standard

    Scope Score 82Strong · 81st percentile

  12. Distance 16.6mi

    Sherman Oaks ElementaryCharter

    Campbell Union · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    57% below the standard

    Scope Score 77Solid · 60th percentile

  13. Distance 16.6mi

    Circle of Independent LearningCharter

    Fremont Unified · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    54% below the standard

    Scope Score 79Solid · 69th percentile

  14. Distance 17.3mi

    Price Charter MiddleCharter

    Cambrian · Grades 6–8 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    33% below the standard

    Scope Score 87Strong · 90th percentile

  15. Distance 18.7mi

    Impact Academy of Arts & TechnologyCharter

    Hayward Unified · Grades 6–12 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    64% below the standard

    Scope Score 73Developing · 38th percentile

  16. Distance 18.9mi

    Sunrise MiddleCharter

    Santa Clara County Office of Education · Grades 5–8 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    57% below the standard

    Scope Score 80Strong · 75th percentile

  17. Distance 18.9mi

    Connecting Waters Charter - East BayCharter

    Alameda County Office of Education · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    32% below the standard

    Scope Score 86Strong · 90th percentile

  18. Distance 18.9mi

    ACE Inspire AcademyCharter

    San Jose Unified · Grades 5–8 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    80% below the standard

    Scope Score 70Needs Support · 17th percentile

Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level. Distances are straight lines from the middle of the schools in Portola Valley, not driving routes. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), 2025–26.

High school

Which high schools are near Portola Valley?

13 scored high schools are within 20 miles of Portola Valley. The closest is Oxford Day Academy, 7.5 miles away.

ExceededMetBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined

These results are from spring 2025, when the state called its top two levels Exceeded and Met. The state now calls the same levels Advanced and Proficient.

  1. Distance 7.5mi

    Oxford Day AcademyCharter

    San Mateo County Office of Education · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    88% below the standard

    Scope Score 58Needs Support · 1st percentile

  2. Distance 7.6mi

    East Palo Alto AcademyCharter

    Sequoia Union High · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    78% below the standard

    Scope Score 66Needs Support · 10th percentile

  3. Distance 7.7mi

    Summit Preparatory Charter HighCharter

    Sequoia Union High · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    69% below the standard

    Scope Score 77Solid · 57th percentile

  4. Distance 7.8mi

    KIPP Esperanza HighCharter

    Sequoia Union High · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    60% below the standard

    Scope Score 74Developing · 46th percentile

  5. Distance 11.2mi

    Design Tech HighCharter

    San Mateo Union High · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    23% below the standard

    Scope Score 89Strong · 92nd percentile

  6. Distance 14.7mi

    Ocean Grove CharterCharter

    San Lorenzo Valley Unified · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    37% below the standard

    Scope Score 82Strong · 79th percentile

  7. Distance 16.6mi

    Circle of Independent LearningCharter

    Fremont Unified · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    41% below the standard

    Scope Score 72Developing · 32nd percentile

  8. Distance 18.6mi

    Leadership Public Schools - HaywardCharter

    Hayward Unified · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    54% below the standard

    Scope Score 81Strong · 76th percentile

  9. Distance 18.7mi

    Impact Academy of Arts & TechnologyCharter

    Hayward Unified · Grades 6–12 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    60% below the standard

    Scope Score 79Solid · 65th percentile

  10. Distance 18.9mi

    Connecting Waters Charter - East BayCharter

    Alameda County Office of Education · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    29% below the standard

    Scope Score 87Strong · 90th percentile

  11. Distance 19.5mi

    KIPP San Jose CollegiateCharter

    East Side Union High · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    26% below the standard

    Scope Score 90Strong · 94th percentile

  12. Distance 19.6mi

    University Preparatory Academy CharterCharter

    Santa Clara County Office of Education · Grades 7–12 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    25% below the standard

    Scope Score 93Strong · 97th percentile

  13. Distance 19.6mi

    ACE Charter HighCharter

    East Side Union High · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    70% below the standard

    Scope Score 66Needs Support · 11th percentile

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These schools are listed separately. Some are compared only with California schools of the same kind. Some have no score because students are placed there.

  • Distance 17.3mi

    Opportunity Youth AcademyCharter

    Santa Clara County Office of Education · Grades 9–12 · Check how it admits students.

    No dates read from its site yet

    90% below the standard

    Needs Support · 3rd percentileRanked only against California alternative high schools.

Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level. Distances are straight lines from the middle of the schools in Portola Valley, not driving routes. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), 2024–25. High school Scope Scores use spring 2025 tests. They include graduation and college-readiness records, which the state publishes a year after the tests.

Private schools

Which private schools are near Portola Valley?

Private schools don’t take California’s state tests, so there is no state testing data for them. We list them and never score them.

These are the 150 private schools nearest Portola Valley; more are within 20 miles. Source: the federal private-school survey and private schools’ filings with the state. Tuition is the lowest and highest yearly price on the school’s own site, where we have read it.

Districts nearby

Which districts run the schools near Portola Valley?

Your address decides which school your child is assigned to. Ask the district which school serves your address.