St. Michaels Christian Academy Photo - SMCA is located in the heart of beautiful San Clemente in south Orange County.

Best San Clemente Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 432 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 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 Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked San Clemente Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Our Savior's Lutheran School
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
Grades: NS-PK
| 89 students
St. Michaels Christian Academy
St. Michaels Christian Academy Photo - SMCA is located in the heart of beautiful San Clemente in south Orange County.
(Episcopal)
(4)
107 W Marquita
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-9468
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Our Lady Of Fatima School
Our Lady Of Fatima School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
105 N La Esperanza
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-7320
Grades: K-8
| 179 students
Talega KinderCare
Talega KinderCare Photo - Talega KinderCare
Montessori School
1141 Puerta del Sol
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 361-4860
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Talega Preparatory Academy
Talega Preparatory Academy Photo - From park days to field trips, student learning flourishes daily.
Alternative School
(1)
204 W. Ave. de los Lobos Marinos
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 275-0767
Grades: K-12
| 141 students
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San Clemente, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
620 Camino De Los Mares Suite E447
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?
5 private schools are located in San Clemente.
How diverse are private schools in San Clemente?
San Clemente private schools are approximately 16% 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%).
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 Episcopal).

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