Serving 758 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Portola Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 758 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Portola Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Portola Hills Elementary School's student population of 758 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
758 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Portola Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portola Hills Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#657 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
45%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portola Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Portola Hills Elementary School is ranked #657 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Portola Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Portola Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foothill Ranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Portola Hills Elementary School?
758 students attend Portola Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Portola Hills Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portola Hills Elementary School?
Portola Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Portola Hills Elementary School offer ?
Portola Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Portola Hills Elementary School part of?
Portola Hills Elementary School is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Portola Hills Elementary School located?
Portola Hills Elementary School is located in the Portola Hills neighborhood of Trabuco Canyon, CA.
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