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Schools in 92672 — San Clemente, California

92672 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 57.4 — 13.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 46.5 to 73.8, a 27.3-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
57.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
27.3
46.5 – 73.8
Avg Exceeded %
33.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 92672 schools perform

The top-ranked school is San Onofre Elementary with a Scope Score of 74 and 49.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 33.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 92672 averages 16.7%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 92672 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92672
92672San Clemente5Solid
57.4/100
92673San Clemente6Solid
66.4/100
+9.0
92675San Juan Capistrano8Developing
48.6/100
-8.8
92677Laguna Niguel7Solid
63.5/100
+6.0
92679Coto De Caza3Solid
66.8/100
+9.3

School archetypes in 92672

1 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92672 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 92672

#SchoolExceededScore
1San Onofre Elementary
Fallbrook Union Elementary Strong All-Around
49.9%Strong
74/100
2Concordia Elementary
Capistrano Unified Solid Base
43.2%Solid
64/100
3Las Palmas Elementary
Capistrano Unified Growth Engine
28.8%Solid
53/100
4Shorecliffs Middle
Capistrano Unified On the Rise
25.3%Developing
50/100
5Clarence Lobo Elementary
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
19.7%Developing
47/100

Schools in 92672 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92672

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in San Clemente good?
San Clemente's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.4/100, which is 13.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. 33.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in San Clemente?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Clemente is San Onofre Elementary with a Scope Score of 74/100 and 49.9% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do San Clemente schools compare to the state average?
San Clemente elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (13.7 points above). The exceeded rate averages 33.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 46.5 to 73.8, a 27.3-point spread.
How many schools are in San Clemente?
San Clemente has 5 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.