Vista Del Mar Elementary

Vista del Mar Elementary serves 727 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in the affluent Talega neighborhood of San Clemente. With 29 full-time teachers maintaining a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio, this regular public school has earned recognition as one of California's top-performing elementary schools, ranking in the 91st percentile statewide at #863 out of 9,566 schools. The school demonstrates strong academic achievement with 80% of students performing at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and 72% reaching proficiency in mathematics.

These impressive results contribute to Vista del Mar's 8.2 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and exceptional 9.5 academic score. The school draws from a well-educated community where 55% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the median household income reaches $172,056. With a poverty rate of just 4.5% and median home values around $1.15 million, the surrounding ZIP code of 92673 reflects the economic stability that often supports educational success.

Vista del Mar Elementary operates within San Clemente's large suburban setting in Orange County, serving families in one of Southern California's most desirable coastal communities known for its family-friendly atmosphere and commitment to education.

The student-teacher ratio at Vista Del Mar Elementary is 25.1:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.