Portola Elementary School

Grades: K-5
Students: 444
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 1,190:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
Community Reviews
18 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
7/10
Test Scores
6/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
5/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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Read what parents are saying about Portola Elementary School
No No No---not a supportive, inclusive environment for children with special needs/learning differences. The approach for my child was seclusion. I was so burnt out by the end of our time there that every time I got a phone call from a district number I panicked. The school culture is not inclusive,
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Posted by a parent on 7/5/2026
Very interesting due to diversity, our family had learned academically, socially, emotionally, is a school where everyone feels super welcome, personnel are polite and dedicated, safe. Office staff know all the families, families need to volunteer more. I don’t feel forced to fundraise but I do it b
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Posted by a parent on 10/26/2019
For all of you considering Portola for your child's education, PLEASE read ALL the comments about Portola, and don't be swayed by the negative comments of a few people who have made it their passion to undermine the outstanding education and student support this school provides...because they did no
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Posted by a parent on 6/4/2016
This school may appear great on paper, but parents beware. The principal here sees your child as two things: a: a test score and b: a $ symbol. The principal at Portola is a bully, horrific at providing even the most basic customer service to parents, and is even more horrific at interacting with th
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Posted by a parent on 8/11/2015
this school is amazing. all the teachers are nice.. especially 5th grade. they have a nice library and principal. most likely best playground in vusd. great test scores and education. a lot more great things. go look at the other reviews or smth
Posted by a community member on 4/16/2015

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Ventura schools - Portola Elementary School is located at 6700 Eagle Street, Ventura CA 93003. Portola Elementary School is in the Ventura Unified School District. Portola Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.

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