Elementary Schools in San Clemente, California: San Clemente schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
San Clemente, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 61.1/100 — 16.2 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is San Onofre Elementary at 76/100, where 49.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. San Clemente schools average 37.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 7 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.4% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 7 | Solid 61.1/100 | 37.4% | +16.2 |
| High | 1 | Solid 64.5/100 | 33.4% | +20.8 |
| Middle | 3 | Solid 64.4/100 | 37.4% | +21.7 |
How San Clemente schools compare
San Clemente has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 61.1/100 — 16.2 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is San Onofre Elementary with a Scope Score of 76 and 49.9% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. San Clemente schools average 37.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism in San Clemente averages 14.4% — below the state average of 17.9%.
How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page
School archetypes in San Clemente
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Every school in San Clemente
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Onofre Elementary Fallbrook Union Elementary Strong All-Around | 49.9% | Strong 76/100 |
| 2 | Bernice Ayer Middle Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around | 42.5% | Strong 75/100 |
| 3 | Vista del Mar Elementary Capistrano Unified High Ceiling | 51.0% | Strong 73/100 |
| 4 | Truman Benedict Elementary Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around | 45.2% | Strong 72/100 |
| 5 | Vista del Mar Middle Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around | 44.5% | Solid 67/100 |
| 6 | San Clemente High Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around | 33.4% | Solid 64/100 |
| 7 | Concordia Elementary Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around | 43.2% | Solid 62/100 |
| 8 | Las Palmas Elementary Capistrano Unified Culture First | 28.8% | Solid 55/100 |
| 9 | Shorecliffs Middle Capistrano Unified Building Momentum | 25.3% | Solid 52/100 |
| 10 | Clarence Lobo Elementary Capistrano Unified Building Momentum | 19.7% | Solid 50/100 |
| 11 | Marblehead Elementary Capistrano Unified Building Momentum | 23.9% | Developing 39/100 |
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.
Private Schools in San Clemente
Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology