San Clemente Schools
San Clemente public schools are part of the Capistrano Unified School District, one of the best school districts in California with regards to test scores. There are 6 elementary schools and 3 middle schools spread throughout the city along with a few private school options. San Clemente High School, the only high school in the city, has test scores that are ranked in the top 1.3% of high schools nationwide.
Elementary Schools
Clarence Lobo Elementary School
200 Avenida Vista Montana
(949) 366-6740
School website: http://cles.capousd.ca.schoolloop.com
- Public School
- Grades: K-5
- Located in the Rancho San Clemente neighborhood
- 2010-11 total enrollment – 512 students
- 2011 Growth API score – 833
Concordia Elementary School
3120 Avenida del Presidente
(949) 492-3060
School website: http://cces.capousd.ca.schoolloop.com
- Public School
- Grades: K-5
- Located in the Southwest San Clemente neighborhood
- 2010-11 total enrollment – 628 students
- 2011 Growth API score – 897
- California Distinguished School
Las Palmas Elementary School
1101 Calle Puente
(949) 234-5333
School website: http://lpes.capousd.ca.schoolloop.com
- Public School
- Grades: K-5
- Located in the Central San Clemente neighborhood
- 2010-11 total enrollment – 714 students
- 2011 Growth API score – 815
- California Distinguished School
Marblehead Elementary School
2410 Via Turqueza
(949) 234-5339
School website: http://mhes.capousd.ca.schoolloop.com
- Public School
- Grades: K-5
- Located in the Marblehead neighborhood
- 2010-11 total enrollment – 633 students
- 2011 Growth API score – 805
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Parish School
105 N. La Esperanza
(949) 492-7320
School website: http://olfschool.net
- Private School
- Grades: Preschool, K-8
- Located in the Central San Clemente neighborhood
- 2010 total enrollment – 280 students
Our Savior’s Lutheran School
200 Avenida San Pablo
(949) 492-6165
School website: http://www.oursaviorsschool.net
- Private School
- Grades: Preschool, K-5
- Located in the Southeast San Clemente neighborhood
- 2010 total enrollment – 281 students
- National Blue Ribbon School
St. Michael’s Christian Academy
107 W. Marquita
(949) 366-9468
School website: http://www.gotosmca.org
- Private School
- Grades: Preschool, K-8
- Located in the Central San Clemente neighborhood
- 2010 total enrollment – 119 students
Truman Benedict Elementary School
1251 Sarmentoso
(949) 498-6617
School website: http://tbes.capousd.ca.schoolloop.com
- Public School
- Grades: K-5
- Located in the Forster Ranch neighborhood
- 2010-11 total enrollment – 722 students
- 2011 Growth API score – 913
Vista del Mar Elementary School
1130 Avenida Talega
(949) 234-5950
School website: http://vdmes.capousd.ca.schoolloop.com
- Public School
- Grades: K-5
- Located in the Talega neighborhood
- 2010-11 total enrollment – 1,096 students
- 2011 Growth API score – 925
Middle Schools
Bernice Ayer Middle School
1271 Sarmentoso
(949) 366-9607
School website: http://bams.schoolloop.com
- Public School
- Grades: 6-8
- Located in the Forster Ranch neighborhood
- 2010-11 total enrollment – 867 students
- 2011 Growth API score – 898
- California Distinguished School; California “School to Watch”
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Parish School
105 N. La Esperanza
(949) 492-7320
School website: http://olfschool.net
- Private School
- Grades: Preschool, K-8
- Located in the Central San Clemente neighborhood
- 2010 total enrollment – 280 students
Shorecliffs Middle School
240 Via Socorro
(949) 498-1660
School website: http://shorecliffs.schoolloop.com
- Public School
- Grades: 6-8
- Located in the North San Clemente neighborhood
- 2010-11 total enrollment – 1,077 students
- 2011 Growth API score – 857
St. Michael’s Christian Academy
107 W. Marquita
(949) 366-9468
School website: http://www.gotosmca.org
- Private School
- Grades: Preschool, K-8
- Located in the Central San Clemente neighborhood
- 2010 total enrollment – 119 students
Vista del Mar Middle School
1130 Avenida Talega
(949) 234-5955
School website: http://vdm.schoolloop.com
- Public School
- Grades: 6-8
- Located in the Talega neighborhood
- 2010-11 total enrollment – 487 students
- 2011 Growth API score – 921
High Schools
San Clemente High School
700 Avenida Pico
(949) 492-4165
School website: http://www.sctritons.com
- Public School
- Grades: 9-12
- Located in the Central San Clemente neighborhood
- 2010-11 total enrollment – 3,063 students
- 2011 Growth API score – 839
- California Distinguished School
For more information on San Clemente’s school district, please call the Capistrano Unified School District at (949) 234-9200 or visit their website.