Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Private schools in San Clemente, CA
3 schools in San Clemente itself and 7 more within 6 miles.
San Clemente private schools at a glance
San Clemente has 3 private schools of its own, and 7 more are within 6 miles. They are Montessori School of San Clemente, Our Lady of Fatima School and St. Michaels Christian Academy. In San Clemente itself: 1 Catholic, 1 other Christian and 1 nonsectarian; 3 teach elementary grades and 0 teach high school; 1 is Montessori. Of the 7 nearby: 4 Catholic, 1 other Christian and 2 nonsectarian. All of them are co-ed. The typical school has about 571 students and 10.2 per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 5 of these schools: prices run from $13,270 to $52,950 a year, and the middle price is $26,093, using each school’s lowest published rate.
5 Catholic
10.2 students per teacher, typical
4 in a school association
89% of graduates to a 4-year college, typical high school
Private schools in San Clemente (3)
Schools that give San Clemente as their address come first, then the 7 more within 6 miles. Closest schools first in each group. No school can pay to change its place in this list or its badge.
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
No school in San Clemente matches all of those.
Grades K-8 178 students 11.9 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades 1-7 22 students 3.7 students per teacher Episcopal Co-ed
Nearby, within 6 miles (7)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown San Clemente.
No nearby school matches all of those.
The Johnson Academy
4 mi Grades 2-8 57 students 2.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
Grades PreK-12 1,158 students 9.5 students per teacher Episcopal Co-ed 98% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-8 716 students 15.3 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 717 students 15.3 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 228 students 11.1 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-12 571 students 10.2 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 57% to 4-year college
Grades 9-12 1,317 students 6 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed 89% to 4-year college
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Private school tuition near San Clemente
We verified published tuition at 5 of these schools: prices run from $13,270 to $52,950 a year, and the middle price is $26,093, using each school’s lowest published rate. Each figure comes from the school’s own website, and we link it on the school’s page. Ask the others for their full-year price.
| School | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| St. Edward the Confessor Parish School | $13,270 to $14,045 | 2026-27 |
| St. Edward Parish School | $13,270 to $14,045 | 2026-27 |
| Fairmont San Juan Capistrano | $26,093 to $29,342 | 2026-27 |
| Jserra Catholic High School | $26,200 | 2026-27 |
| St. Margaret S Episcopal School | $42,460 to $52,950 | 2026-27 |
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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in San Clemente?
3 private schools give San Clemente as their address: Montessori School of San Clemente, Our Lady of Fatima School and St. Michaels Christian Academy. Counting nearby towns, we list 10: 3 in San Clemente and 7 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 4,973 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in San Clemente is Our Lady of Fatima School with 178 students. The largest within 6 miles is Jserra Catholic High School with 1,317 students.
How much does private school cost near San Clemente?
We verified published tuition at 5 of these schools: prices run from $13,270 to $52,950 a year, and the middle price is $26,093, using each school’s lowest published rate. Each figure was read on the school’s own website. Required fees can be extra and prices vary by grade, so check the school’s page for your child’s grade.
Does California pay for private school?
No California program pays private school tuition, and the state has no tuition tax credit or deduction. Families rely on a school’s own financial aid and on privately funded scholarships.