Vista del Mar Elementary
San Clemente, CA · Capistrano Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
313th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 94%· Stable
1130 Avenue Talega, San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5950Official website ↗NCES ID 060744011267Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 366 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 727 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2007, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.2% | 69.9% | ▼ 7.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.5% | 14.7% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.0% | 12.4% | ▲ 7.4 pts | |
| Asian | 4.1% | 2.8% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2007. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.74M in zip 92673 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Vista del Mar Elementary
- #195Truman Benedict ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2.3 mi away195th of 5,659
ELA 81% ▼1 · Math 81% ▲5Compare - #2299Clarence Lobo ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2.7 mi away2,299th of 5,659
ELA 47% ▼35 · Math 44% ▼32Compare - #1478California Republic Leadership Academy CapistranoOrange County Department of Education · 3.8 mi away · charter1,478th of 5,659
ELA 54% ▼28 · Math 59% ▼17Compare - #1066South County Virtual MiddleCapistrano Unified · 3.8 mi away1,066th of 5,659
ELA 72% ▼10 · Math 54% ▼22Compare - #1660Las Palmas ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 3.9 mi away1,660th of 5,659
ELA 54% ▼28 · Math 54% ▼22Compare - #363EsenciaCapistrano Unified · 4 mi away363rd of 5,659
ELA 80% ▼2 · Math 75% ▼1Compare - #1408Harold Ambuehl ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 4.4 mi away1,408th of 5,659
ELA 54% ▼28 · Math 60% ▼16Compare - #3786San Juan ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 4.6 mi away3,786th of 5,659
ELA 33% ▼49 · Math 30% ▼46Compare
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.