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Portola Elementary

300 Amador Ave., San Bruno, CA, 94066

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 229 of 7047 in California

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Portola Elementary

300 Amador Ave., San Bruno, CA, 94066

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 229 of 7047 in California

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About Portola Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 77%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 77% in Math and 72% in Reading.
14
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
325
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.31%
Asian 50.46%
Hispanic 23.69%
Black 0.92%
Two+ Races 23.08%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.31%
Asian
50.46%
Hispanic
23.69%
Black
0.92%
Two+ Races
23.08%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 325
51.08%
166 Female
48.92%
159 Male

Student Population

325 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Portola Elementary Contact Information

Address

300 Amador Ave., San Bruno, CA, 94066

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Phone

(650) 624-3175

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TOP 229 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Portola Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Portola Elementary will observe Spring Break from March 30 to April 3, 2026, with classes scheduled to resume on April 6. During this period, school facilities will remain closed. Portola Elementary ensures a smooth transition back to academic routines following scheduled breaks, allowing students to return refreshed and ready to continue their learning in a structured and supportive classroom environment.

FAQ

Q1. How does Portola Elementary keep students interested during lessons?

A1. Portola Elementary uses interactive teaching styles, discussions, and hands-on activities.

Q2. What makes the classroom experience unique at Portola Elementary?

A2. Portola Elementary blends structured learning with interactive activities.

Q3. What support do students receive at Portola Elementary for improvement?

A3. Portola Elementary offers guidance, feedback, and structured learning support.

Q4. How does Portola Elementary help students build discipline?

A4. Portola Elementary encourages routines, responsibility, and consistent behavior.

Q5. How does Portola Elementary create a welcoming atmosphere?

A5. Portola Elementary focuses on inclusion, respect, and student well-being.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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