For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 431 students in San Clemente, CA (there are 11 public schools, serving 8,496 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in San Clemente, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in San Clemente, CA is St. Michaels Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
Top-Ranked San Clemente Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
107 W Marquita
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-9468
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-9468
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
105 N La Esperanza
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-7320
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-7320
Gr: K-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(2)
200 Avenida San Pablo
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-6165
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-6165
Gr: NS-PK | 89 students Avg. class size: 12 students
204 W. Ave. de los Lobos Marinos
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 275-0767
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 275-0767
Gr: K-12 | 141 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
San Clemente, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Creekside Christian (Closed 2022)
(Christian)
620 Camino De Los Mares Suite E447
San Clemente, CA 92673
San Clemente, CA 92673
Gr: K-12 | 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in San Clemente, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in San Clemente, CA is St. Michaels Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in San Clemente?
5 private schools are located in San Clemente.
How diverse are private schools in San Clemente?
San Clemente private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in San Clemente go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in San Clemente are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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