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Best San Clemente Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,612 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 59% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Clemente have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in San Clemente, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vista Del Mar Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1130 Avenue Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5955
Gr: 6-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Bernice Ayer Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1271 Sarmentoso
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 366-9607
Gr: 6-8 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
San Onofre Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Pate Rd.
San Clemente, CA 92672
(760) 731-4360
Gr: K-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Shorecliffs Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
240 Via Socorro
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 498-1660
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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San Clemente, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
189 La Cuesta
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 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?
4 public middle schools are located in San Clemente.
What is the racial composition of students in San Clemente?
San Clemente public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in San Clemente are often viewed compared to one another?

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