For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,205 students in 92672, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 92672, CA are San Onofre Elementary School and Shorecliffs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92672 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92672, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92672, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Onofre Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Pate Rd.
San Clemente, CA 92672
(760) 731-4360
San Clemente, CA 92672
(760) 731-4360
Gr: K-8 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Shorecliffs Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
240 Via Socorro
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 498-1660
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 498-1660
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
92672, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
189 La Cuesta
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-1189
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-1189
Gr: K-6 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 92672, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 92672, CA include San Onofre Elementary School and Shorecliffs Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 92672?
2 public middle schools are located in 92672.
What is the racial composition of students in 92672?
92672 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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