For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,731 students in San Clemente, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Clemente, CA are Vista Del Mar Elementary School, Vista Del Mar Middle School and Truman Benedict Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Clemente, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Clemente have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in San Clemente, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vista Del Mar Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1130 Avenue Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5950
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5950
Gr: K-5 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Vista Del Mar Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1130 Avenue Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5955
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5955
Gr: 6-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Truman Benedict Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1251 Sarmentoso
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 498-6617
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 498-6617
Gr: K-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Bernice Ayer Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1271 Sarmentoso
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 366-9607
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 366-9607
Gr: 6-8 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Concordia Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3120 Avenida Del Presidente
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-3060
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-3060
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
San Onofre Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Pate Rd.
San Clemente, CA 92672
(760) 731-4360
San Clemente, CA 92672
(760) 731-4360
Gr: K-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Shorecliffs Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
240 Via Socorro
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 498-1660
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 498-1660
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Las Palmas Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 Calle Puente
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 234-5333
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 234-5333
Gr: K-5 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Clarence Lobo Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Avenida Vista Montana
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-6740
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-6740
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Marblehead Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2410 Via Turqueza
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5339
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5339
Gr: K-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
San Clemente, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
189 La Cuesta
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-1189
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-1189
Gr: K-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in San Clemente, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Clemente, CA include Vista Del Mar Elementary School, Vista Del Mar Middle School and Truman Benedict Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Clemente?
10 public elementary schools are located in San Clemente.
What is the racial composition of students in San Clemente?
San Clemente public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in San Clemente are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in San Clemente include: Clarence Lobo Elementary School vs. Concordia Elementary School, Concordia Elementary School vs. Clarence Lobo Elementary School, Shorecliffs Middle School vs. Bernice Ayer Middle School
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