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Portola Hills Elementary

Saddleback Valley Unified · Orange County · 19422 Saddleback Ranch Road, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679-1177

(949) 459-9370

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10/10
#301
Rank 301 out of 5,722
Top 5%
English Language Arts10/10 · #347 · 94th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #392 · 93rd percentile
Science10/10 · #155 · 97th percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the rolling hills of Trabuco Canyon, Portola Hills Elementary sits in one of Orange County's more serene, family-friendly pockets — the kind of place where kids ride bikes after school and neighbors actually know each other. The school consistently performs near the top of the state, with particularly strong science scores that stand out even among other high-achieving Saddleback Valley schools. Families drawn to a quieter, suburban lifestyle with easy access to hiking trails and a tight-knit community will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

430 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
186 (43%)
Asian
91 (21%)
Hispanic
72 (17%)
Multiple Races
53 (12%)
Filipino
11 (3%)
Other
17 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners42 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged88 (20%)
Students with Disabilities54 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

809
Enrollment
30.7
Teachers (FTE)
26.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
27.5
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 Programs6/10 · #2661 · 56th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found