Vista del Mar Elementary
San Clemente, CA · Capistrano Unified · Grades K-5
313th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 94%· Stable
Vista del Mar Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Vista del Mar Elementary 313th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 94% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 93th in 2015 to 94th in 2025.
Vista del Mar Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 366 students tested
Vista del Mar Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 727 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.2% | 69.9% | ▼ 8.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.1% | 14.7% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.2% | 12.4% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Asian | 4.0% | 2.8% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Vista del Mar Elementary
Typical home value $1.74M in zip 92673 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Vista del Mar Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Truman Benedict ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2.3 mi away195th of 5,659
ELA 81% · Math 81% - 6Clarence Lobo ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2.7 mi away2,299th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 44% - 8California Republic Leadership Academy CapistranoOrange County Department of Education · 3.8 mi away · charter1,478th of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 59% - 9South County Virtual MiddleCapistrano Unified · 3.8 mi away1,066th of 5,659
ELA 72% · Math 54% - 8Las Palmas ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 3.9 mi away1,660th of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 54% - 10EsenciaCapistrano Unified · 4 mi away363rd of 5,659
ELA 80% · Math 75% - 8Harold Ambuehl ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 4.4 mi away1,408th of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 60% - 4San Juan ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 4.6 mi away3,786th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Vista del Mar Elementary in?
Vista del Mar Elementary is part of the Capistrano Unified district in San Clemente, California.
Is Vista del Mar Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Vista del Mar Elementary 313th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 94% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Vista del Mar Elementary?
White 70%, Hispanic 15%, Two or more races 12%, Asian 3% (727 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Vista del Mar Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92673 is $1.74M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.