Best Public Schools in Zip Code 92673

This analysis covers six public schools in the 92673 zip code of San Clemente, all within the high-performing Capistrano Unified district, serving approximately 5,647 students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Overall, the area features strong schools, with four of the six ranking in the state's top 10%. Vista del Mar Elementary and Vista del Mar Middle are standout performers, consistently ranking in the 94th-95th percentile. Bernice Ayer Middle also performs very well, while Truman Benedict Elementary shows exceptional math proficiency. In contrast, Marblehead Elementary ranks significantly lower, with test scores below both district and state averages.

San Clemente High graduates over 95% of its students but has a notably high chronic absenteeism rate. A key finding is an inverse relationship between funding and performance at the elementary level, and a noticeable drop in math proficiency from middle to high school. While the district is highly ranked, individual school performance varies widely, highlighting the importance of evaluating each school directly.