For the 2024 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 403 students in San Clemente, CA (there are 11 public schools, serving 8,814 public students). 4% 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 schools in San Clemente, CA include St. Michaels Christian Academy and Our Savior's Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
60% of private schools in San Clemente, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) and Catholic).
Top Ranked San Clemente Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Our Savior's Lutheran School![Our Savior's Lutheran School Photo]( "Our Savior's Lutheran School Photo")
(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
Grades: NS-PK
| 89 students
107 W Marquita
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-9468
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-9468
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
105 N La Esperanza
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-7320
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-7320
Grades: K-8
| 150 students
Talega KinderCare![Talega KinderCare Photo - Talega KinderCare]( "Talega KinderCare Photo - Talega KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1141 Puerta del Sol
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 361-4860
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 361-4860
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Talega Preparatory Academy![Talega Preparatory Academy Photo - From park days to field trips, student learning flourishes daily.]( "Talega Preparatory Academy Photo - From park days to field trips, student learning flourishes daily.")
Alternative School
204 W. Ave. de los Lobos Marinos
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 275-0767
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 275-0767
Grades: K-12
| 141 students
San Clemente, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Creekside Christian (Closed 2022)
(Christian)
620 Camino De Los Mares Suite E447
San Clemente, CA 92673
San Clemente, CA 92673
Grades: 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 include St. Michaels Christian Academy and Our Savior's Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in San Clemente, CA?
5 private schools are located in San Clemente, CA.
How diverse are private schools in San Clemente, CA?
San Clemente, CA private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in San Clemente, CA go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in San Clemente, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in San Clemente, CA?
60% of private schools in San Clemente, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) and Catholic).
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