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Schools in 92672 — San Clemente, California: 92672 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.

92672 has 5 ranked schools in San Clemente, averaging a Scope Score of 53.8/100 — 15.0 points above the state average of 38.8 (a state average weighted to 92672's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 42.1 to 70.2, a 28.1-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 92672 schools perform

The top-ranked school is San Onofre Elementary with a Scope Score of 70 and 49.9% of students exceeding standard.

Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 33.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 20.5%, itself weighted to 92672's own level mix.

Cohort growth among 92672's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +82 scale-score points across 4 schools in 92672 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92672 averages 16.7%, near the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 92672's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92672 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 92672
92672San Clemente553.8/100
92673San Clemente3.3665.2/100+11.4
92675San Juan Capistrano6.41245.8/100-8.0
92694Ladera Ranch9.1671.1/100+17.3
92677Laguna Niguel9.6959.0/100+5.2
92692Mission Viejo12.1769.0/100+15.2

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92672

2 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around1 On the Rise1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 92672 are classified as Growth Engine (2) 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 92672

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range42.1 – 70.2
28.1 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 17.9% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (4)

avg 55.1/1004 ranked elementary schools3 Strong, 1 Solid
#SchoolExceededScore
1San Onofre Elementary
Fallbrook Union Elementary Growth Engine
49.9%Strong
70/100
2Concordia Elementary
Capistrano Unified Strong All-Around
43.2%Strong
59/100
3Las Palmas Elementary
Capistrano Unified Growth Engine
28.8%Strong
50/100
4Clarence Lobo Elementary
Capistrano Unified On the Rise
19.7%Solid
42/100

Middle Schools (1)

avg 48.5/1001 ranked middle schools1 Strong
#SchoolExceededScore
1Shorecliffs Middle
Capistrano Unified Building Momentum
25.3%Strong
49/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 schools in 92672Methodology · Explore all schools

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 92672 (San Clemente) good?
92672 has 5 ranked schools in San Clemente, averaging a Scope Score of 53.8/100 — 15.0 points above the state average, a benchmark weighted to 92672's own mix of school levels. 33.4% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 92672?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92672 is San Onofre Elementary with a Scope Score of 70/100 and 49.9% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92672 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92672 average a Scope Score of 53.8/100 — 15.0 points above the state average of 38.8, a state average weighted to zip code 92672's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 33.4% vs. 20.5% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 92672?
Zip code 92672 has 5 ranked 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.