San Onofre Elementary

San Onofre Elementary serves 526 students across kindergarten through eighth grade in San Clemente, California. MySchoolScout rates it Exceptional with a composite score of 9.3 out of 10, one of the highest ratings in the state for a public elementary school. Academic performance scores a 9.7, and growth — measuring year-over-year student improvement — scores a 9.4.

Statewide, the school ranks #62 out of 9,533 California public schools, outperforming 99% of the state. In San Clemente specifically, it holds the #1 position among all 11 public schools. For families searching within the elementary category, it also ranks #58 out of 5,817 California elementary schools — a top-1% result in that comparison as well.

The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1, within California's standard range for public elementary programs. San Onofre operates as a regular public school, drawing students from its local attendance area with no selective admission process. The K–8 grade span keeps students on a single campus through the middle school years.

For families who weigh school continuity in their enrollment decisions, that structure eliminates one transition point that can affect academic progress.

Located in a rural area, San Onofre Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.