Top 3 Best San Clemente Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,674 students in San Clemente, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in San Clemente, CA are Vista Del Mar Middle School, Bernice Ayer Middle School and San Onofre Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Clemente, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Clemente have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in San Clemente, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vista Del Mar Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1130 Ave. Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5955
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: #22.
Bernice Ayer Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1271 Sarmentoso
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 366-9607
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: #33.
San Onofre Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Pate Rd.
San Clemente, CA 92672
(760) 731-4360
Grades: K-8
| 530 students
Rank: #44.
Shorecliffs Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
240 Via Socorro
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 498-1660
Grades: 6-8
| 766 students
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San Clemente, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
189 La Cuesta
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-1189
Grades: K-6
| 392 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in San Clemente, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in San Clemente, CA include Vista Del Mar Middle School, Bernice Ayer Middle School and San Onofre Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in San Clemente, CA?
4 public middle schools are located in San Clemente, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in San Clemente, CA?
San Clemente, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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