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Portola Elementary

San Bruno Park Elementary · San Mateo County · 300 Amador Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066-2506

(650) 624-3175 · www.sbpsd.org/portola

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8/10
#1182
Rank 1182 out of 5,722
Top 21%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1341 · 77th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1235 · 78th percentile
Science9/10 · #852 · 85th percentile

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School Overview

Portola Elementary sits in San Bruno, a no-frills, working-class Peninsula city that often gets overlooked in favor of its flashier neighbors, but that's part of its charm — it's genuinely affordable by Bay Area standards while still being minutes from SFO, major tech corridors, and the coast. The school punches well above its surroundings, with particularly strong science scores that stand out even in a competitive county like San Mateo. Families who want solid academics without the pressure-cooker intensity of some nearby districts tend to find Portola a comfortable fit.

Student Demographics

155 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
48 (31%)
Hispanic
41 (26%)
Filipino
27 (17%)
White
19 (12%)
Multiple Races
15 (10%)
Pacific Islander
4 (3%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners20 (13%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged53 (34%)
Students with Disabilities24 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

378
Enrollment
14
Teachers (FTE)
27:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
14
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #2072 · 66th percentile

163 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found