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11 schools in San Clemente

California · Public K-12

San Clemente sits inside California and runs 11 public K-12 schools, serving about 8,374 students between them, an average of 761 per campus.

7-year change in San Clemente

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
8,374
-1,487 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
59%
was 63%
% Hispanic
28%
was 27%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bernice Ayer MiddleMiddle06-08919
Clarence Lobo ElementaryElementaryKG-05328
Concordia ElementaryElementaryKG-05533
Las Palmas ElementaryElementaryKG-05743
Marblehead ElementaryElementaryKG-05195
San Clemente HighHigh09-122,740
San Onofre ElementaryElementaryKG-08489
Shorecliffs MiddleMiddle06-08634
Truman Benedict ElementaryElementaryKG-05602
Vista del Mar ElementaryElementaryKG-05692
Vista del Mar MiddleMiddle06-08499

About San Clemente

Across San Clemente, California, 11 public schools instructs about 8,374 students between them.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city spans 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in San Clemente average about 761 students each, 32% noticeably above the California norm.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 15%: 9,861 students in SY 2017-18 versus 8,374 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 63% to 59% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for San Clemente discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in San Clemente?
San Clemente, California has 11 public K-12 schools serving approximately 8,374 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in San Clemente?
San Clemente has 7 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in San Clemente?
San Clemente High is the largest public school in San Clemente by enrollment, with approximately 2,740 students.
What school districts serve San Clemente?
San Clemente is served by 2 public school districts, including Capistrano Unified, Fallbrook Union Elementary.
What grade levels do public schools in San Clemente cover?
Public schools in San Clemente serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.