For the 2025 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 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 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vista Del Mar Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1130 Avenue Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5955
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5955
Grades: 6-8
| 529 students
Rank: #22.
Bernice Ayer Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1271 Sarmentoso
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 366-9607
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 366-9607
Grades: 6-8
| 878 students
Rank: #33.
San Onofre Elementary School
(Math: 55% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 526 students
Rank: #44.
Shorecliffs Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 Via Socorro
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 498-1660
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 498-1660
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
San Clemente, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
189 La Cuesta
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-1189
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?
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?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in San Clemente include: Vista Del Mar Middle School vs. Shorecliffs Middle School, Shorecliffs Middle School vs. Vista Del Mar Middle School, Shorecliffs Middle School vs. Bernice Ayer Middle School
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