Nestled at the foot of the western hills, Portola Valley strikes a balance between modern development and pastoral quiet. Nineteen hundred acres of permanent open space exists within the town. With 36 miles of trails, Portola Valley is committed to providing opportunities for walking and riding since the town’s founding. Portola Valley School District has two highly regarded public schools: Ormondale Elementary and Corte Madera Middle with API scores that are consistently ranked in the top percentiles in California.