Schools in San Clemente 92672, 92673, 92674

Schools in San Clemente

Complete Guide for Zip Codes 92672, 92673, 92674

Discover exceptional education opportunities in San Clemente's coastal communities.

These desirable beach town zip codes offer access to highly-rated schools in the Capistrano Unified School District. Families in this area benefit from strong academic programs, dedicated teachers, excellent college preparation, and a supportive community atmosphere.

School District: Capistrano Unified School District
Area Highlights: Top-rated schools with strong test scores above state averages, GATE programs, IB programs, extensive AP courses, 97% high school graduation rate, and excellent college readiness

Elementary Schools

Vista Del Mar Elementary TOP RATED

Grades: K-5 | Capistrano Unified School District

8/10 GreatSchools

📍 Address: 1130 Avenue Talega, San Clemente, CA 92673

📞 Phone: (949) 234-5950

🌐 Website: www.capousd.org

72% Reading Proficiency
69% Math Proficiency
727 Total Students
24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

School Highlights

  • Elite California Ranking: Top 7% of California elementary schools
  • Outstanding Performance: Significantly exceeds California state averages in both reading and math
  • Special Programs: Gifted & Talented (GATE) program
  • Talega Community: Located in the award-winning Talega master-planned community
  • Community Feel: Strong parent involvement and school spirit
  • Demographics: 30% minority enrollment, 15% economically disadvantaged
  • Feeder Schools: Students typically attend Vista Del Mar Middle School

Truman Benedict Elementary HIGHLY RATED

Grades: K-5 | Capistrano Unified School District

8/10 GreatSchools

📍 Address: 1251 Sarmentoso, San Clemente, CA 92673

📞 Phone: (949) 498-6617

🌐 Website: www.capousd.org

70% Reading Proficiency
64% Math Proficiency
600 Total Students
24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

School Highlights

  • Top California Ranking: #526 out of 5,862 California elementary schools (Top 9%)
  • Above State Average: Significantly exceeds California state averages in both subjects
  • Special Programs: Gifted & Talented (GATE) program
  • Location: Near historic Western White House and San Onofre State Beach
  • Community: Strong sense of community, cutting-edge programs
  • Demographics: 24% minority enrollment, 18% economically disadvantaged
  • Feeder Schools: Students typically attend Bernice Ayer Middle School

Concordia Elementary

Grades: K-5 | Capistrano Unified School District

7/10 GreatSchools

📍 Address: 3120 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, CA 92672

📞 Phone: (949) 492-3060

🌐 Website: www.capousd.org

73% Reading Proficiency
61% Math Proficiency
516 Total Students
25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

School Highlights

  • California Ranking: #1151 out of 5,605 California elementary schools (Top 21%)
  • Above State Average: Exceeds state averages in reading and math proficiency
  • Special Programs: Gifted & Talented (GATE) program
  • Location: Established neighborhood near State Camp Ground
  • Heritage: Historical significance near Western White House
  • Demographics: 28% minority enrollment, 28% economically disadvantaged

Elementary Schools Comparison

Feature Vista Del Mar Truman Benedict Concordia
GreatSchools Rating 8/10 8/10 7/10
CA Ranking Top 7% #526 (Top 9%) #1151 (Top 21%)
Reading 72% 70% 73%
Math 69% 64% 61%
Enrollment 727 600 516
Student-Teacher 24:1 24:1 25:1
Special Programs GATE GATE GATE

Middle Schools

Shorecliffs Middle School

Grades: 6-8 | Capistrano Unified School District

6/10 GreatSchools

📍 Address: 240 Avenida Monterey, San Clemente, CA 92672

📞 Phone: (949) 492-4165

🌐 Website: www.capousd.org

54% Reading Proficiency
39% Math Proficiency
679 Total Students
19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

School Highlights

  • California Ranking: #1062 of 2,777 California middle schools | Top 50%
  • Above State Average: 54% reading (vs. 43% state) and 39% math (vs. 33% state)
  • Special Programs: Gifted & Talented (GATE) program
  • Excellent Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1, better than district and state averages
  • Campus Features: Indoor/outdoor campus with ocean views
  • Extracurricular Activities: Wide variety including guitar, cooking, babysitting classes
  • High School Feeder: Students typically attend San Clemente High School

Vista Del Mar Middle School TOP RATED

Grades: 6-8 | Capistrano Unified School District

8/10 GreatSchools

📍 Address: 34002 Valle Road, San Clemente, CA 92673

📞 Phone: (949) 234-5955

🌐 Website: www.capousd.org

75% Reading Proficiency
70% Math Proficiency
529 Total Students
19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

School Highlights

  • Elite California Ranking: #161 of 2,777 California middle schools (Top 6%)
  • Outstanding Performance: 75% reading and 70% math proficiency - well above state averages
  • Top Percentile: 96.29th percentile among California middle schools
  • Special Programs: Gifted & Talented (GATE) program
  • Excellent Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1, better than district and state averages
  • U.S. News Recognition: Best Middle Schools award badge eligible
  • High School Feeder: Students typically attend San Clemente High School

Bernice Ayer Middle School EXCELLENT

Grades: 6-8 | Capistrano Unified School District

9/10 GreatSchools

📍 Address: 1271 Sarmentoso, San Clemente, CA 92673

📞 Phone: (949) 366-9607

🌐 Website: www.capousd.org

74% Reading Proficiency
52% Math Proficiency
878 Total Students
20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

School Highlights

  • Top California Ranking: #233-249 of 2,777 California middle schools (Top 9-11%)
  • Above State Average: 74% reading (vs. 43% state) and 52% math (vs. 33% state)
  • High Percentile: 84.92th percentile among California middle schools
  • Special Programs: Gifted & Talented (GATE) program
  • Excellent Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1, better than state average
  • U.S. News Recognition: Best Middle Schools award badge eligible
  • High School Feeder: Students typically attend San Clemente High School

Middle Schools Comparison

Feature Shorecliffs Vista Del Mar Bernice Ayer
GreatSchools Rating 6/10 8/10 9/10
CA Ranking #1062 (Top 50%) #161 (Top 6%) #233-249 (Top 9-11%)
Reading 54% 75% 74%
Math 39% 70% 52%
Enrollment 679 529 878
Student-Teacher 19:1 19:1 20:1
Special Programs GATE GATE GATE

High Schools

San Clemente High School OUTSTANDING

Grades: 9-12 | Capistrano Unified School District

9/10 GreatSchools

📍 Address: 700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, CA 92673

📞 Phone: (949) 492-7104

🌐 Website: www.sctritons.com

78% Reading Proficiency
51% Math Proficiency
2,765 Total Students
97% Graduation Rate
22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
1240 Average SAT Score
29 Average ACT Score
3.63 Average GPA

School Highlights

  • Top California Ranking: Top 20% of all CA high schools
  • National Recognition: Ranked #1,840 in National Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
  • Outstanding Test Scores: 78% reading proficiency (vs. 47% state) and 51% math proficiency (vs. 34% state)
  • Excellent Graduation Rate: 97% four-year graduation rate (vs. 87% California average)
  • College Preparation: 74% AP exam pass rate | 36% AP enrollment | 13 AP courses offered
  • Academic Performance: Average GPA of 3.63 | Average SAT 1240 | Average ACT 29
  • IB Program: International Baccalaureate program offered
  • Advanced Coursework: Very high Advanced Math and AP Science enrollment
  • Coastal Location: Minutes from the beach in "Spanish Village by the Sea"
  • School Spirit: Home of the Tritons | "One Town One Team" atmosphere

High School Overview

Feature San Clemente High School
GreatSchools Rating 9/10
National Ranking #1,840 (U.S. News & World Report)
Reading Proficiency 78% (vs. 47% state average)
Math Proficiency 51% (vs. 34% state average)
Graduation Rate 97% (vs. 87% state average)
Enrollment 2,765 students
Student-Teacher Ratio 22:1
Average GPA 3.63
Average SAT Score 1240
Average ACT Score 29
AP Participation 36% enrollment | 74% pass rate
AP Courses Offered 13 courses
Special Programs International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, Advanced Placement, GATE

Important Notes for Homebuyers

School boundaries can change. Always verify current school assignments with the Capistrano Unified School District before making purchasing decisions.

Test scores and rankings are based on most recent available data. Visit individual school websites for the most current information.

Sources: U.S. News Education, GreatSchools, Niche, California Department of Education | Data compiled November 2025