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San Clemente Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 431 students in San Clemente, CA, 5% of all K-12 students in San Clemente, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
60% of private schools in San Clemente, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked San Clemente Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Michaels Christian Academy Photo
St. Michaels Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
107 W Marquita
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-9468
(5)
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Our Lady Of Fatima School
Gr: K-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
105 N La Esperanza
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-7320
(2)
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Our Savior's Lutheran School Photo
Our Savior's Lutheran School
Gr: NS-PK | 89 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
200 Avenida San Pablo
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-6165
(2)
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Talega KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Montessori School
1141 Puerta del Sol
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 361-4860
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Talega Preparatory Academy
Gr: K-12 | 141 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
204 W. Ave. de los Lobos Marinos
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 275-0767
(1)
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San Clemente, California Private Schools (Closed)

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Creekside Christian
Gr: K-12 | 9 students
Christian
620 Camino De Los Mares Suite E447
San Clemente, CA 92673
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San Clemente, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
-16.7% (-1 school) 10-yr
431
Students
-19.4% (-104 students) 10-yr
$7,438
Avg. Tuition
+2.0% (+$149) 10-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
+18.2% (+2 students) 10-yr
15%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+33.3% (+4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (San Clemente)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,910 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearSan Clemente, CA Total Schools
20255
20245
20234
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20156
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# Students
431 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSan Clemente, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025108180179
2024108175172
2023101181174
202298189185
202186185180
202079179171
201981179175
201872173172
201797179180
2016114173178
2015107162167
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% Students of Color
15%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Clemente, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202515%51%34%
202416%51%34%
202318%50%33%
202224%48%33%
202122%48%32%
202019%48%32%
201922%48%31%
201822%47%31%
20178%50%32%
201619%49%32%
201515%49%32%
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0.29
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearSan Clemente, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.290.740.65
20240.290.740.65
20230.290.740.65
20220.450.730.64
20210.450.730.64
20200.450.730.64
20190.290.730.63
20180.290.730.63
20170.280.720.61
20160.280.720.61
20150.340.720.61
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearSan Clemente, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
20231%1%1%
20194%2%1%
20184%1%2%
20174%1%1%
20164%1%1%
20154%2%1%
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# Asian Students
9 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Clemente, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%11%5%
20242%11%5%
20233%11%5%
20223%10%4%
20213%10%4%
20203%10%4%
20193%10%4%
20183%10%4%
20173%10%4%
20163%10%4%
20152%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
32 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Clemente, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20258%16%9%
20248%16%9%
20239%16%9%
20228%16%8%
20218%16%9%
20208%16%9%
20199%16%8%
20189%17%8%
20179%17%8%
20169%17%8%
20158%17%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Clemente, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20231%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%5%8%
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# White Students
335 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
84%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Clemente, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202584%37%52%
202484%37%52%
202384%38%52%
202273%40%54%
202173%40%54%
202073%40%54%
201984%41%56%
201884%41%56%
201784%43%58%
201684%43%58%
201581%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
12 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
3%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Clemente, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20253%29%26%
20243%29%26%
20231%28%25%
202214%28%25%
202114%27%25%
202014%27%24%
20155%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
27 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Clemente, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202516:112:111:1
202417:112:111:1
202317:112:111:1
202216:112:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201912:112:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201713:113:112:1
201613:113:112:1
201512:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearSan Clemente, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202549%59%55%
202449%58%54%
202349%58%54%
202249%59%54%
202149%59%54%
202073%58%54%
201973%58%53%
201873%58%53%
201773%58%53%
201640%57%52%
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Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Clemente, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025131715
2024141715
2023141715
2022141715
2021141715
2020141715
2019141715
2018161715
2017131715
2016151715
2015111715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,438
$18,350

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Clemente, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$7,438$18,076$15,012
2024$7,438$17,195$13,254
2023$7,438$16,660$12,626
2022$7,438$15,979$12,187
2021$7,438$15,298$11,800
2020$7,438$14,748$11,512
2019$7,438$14,369$11,293
2018$7,438$13,813$11,017
2017$7,712$13,422$10,708
2016$7,545$12,852$10,356
2015$7,289$11,932$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
33%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearSan Clemente, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202533%29%34%
202433%29%34%
202333%29%34%
202233%28%33%
202133%28%33%
202033%28%32%
201933%27%31%
201833%27%30%
201719%27%30%
201620%26%29%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$9,066

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2016-2025)

YearSan Clemente, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$2,500$8,932$7,073
2024$2,500$8,712$6,930
2023$2,500$8,186$6,469
2022$2,500$8,205$6,289
2021$2,500$7,081$6,055
2020$2,500$6,794$5,921
2019$2,500$6,413$5,795
2018$2,500$5,977$5,456
2017$2,000$5,752$5,319
2016$2,000$5,279$5,105
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearSan Clemente, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202585%80%81%
202485%84%85%
202385%84%85%
202285%84%85%
202185%84%85%
202085%84%85%
201985%84%85%
201885%84%85%
201785%85%85%
201695%84%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

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 52%.
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%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in San Clemente?
60% of private schools in San Clemente are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

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