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Schools in Westlake · Westlake City School District

Westlake’s public schools outscore 88% of Ohio districts

On the state math tests, 75% of Westlake’s students scored proficient, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Westlake, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.

#138of 993 Ohio townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
81%
▲ 22 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
75%
▲ 23 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95%
▲ 9 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$18.5K
▲ 11% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.3
OH 16.9 · smaller classes
Schools in town
9
3,176 students on the public path
In brief

Westlake’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 634 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Westlake’s, its schools beat 78%, lower than their 88% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 81% and math 75% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,479 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Lee Burneson Middle School, then Westlake High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Westlake Academy, St. Bernadette Elementary School (private), Montessori Children's School (private), Westshore Montessori School (private) and The Nest Elementary School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Westlake’s grade

A Test scoresB Graduation

A: better than 88% of Ohio school districts, #138 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 88%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (634)Better than 78%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,759 test results and a graduating class of 263 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Westlake’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,745 in math, 1,773 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Westlake, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–4Westlake Elementary SchoolWestlake City School DistrictA
7–8Lee Burneson Middle SchoolWestlake City School DistrictA
9–12Westlake High SchoolWestlake City School DistrictA−

Westlake’s public schools are run by Westlake City School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Westlake City School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 3,176 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 14.3 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$18,479OH $16,610 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading81%
State average 59.5% · 1773 students tested
Math75%
State average 52.2% · 1745 students tested

Westlake vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Westlake’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
WestlakeAWestlake City
North OlmstedBNorth Olmsted City
Rocky RiverA+Rocky River City
AvonAAvon Local
Bay VillageA+Bay Village City
Fairview ParkB+Fairview Park City

Every school in Westlake

9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Westlakeby address
Westlake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–4
A
1,215 students15:1Rate it →
Dover Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 5–6
A−
471 students13:1Rate it →
Lee Burneson Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8
A
501 students13:1Rate it →
Westlake High School
High · Grades 9–12
A−
989 students14:1Rate it →
Charter schoolsfree, open by application
Westlake Academy
Elementary · Grades K–2
Charter
49 students16:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Bernadette Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
404 students18:1Rate it →
Montessori Children's School
Elementary · Grades PK–3
Private · Nonsectarian
173 students35:1Rate it →
Westshore Montessori School
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Nonsectarian
58 students10:1Rate it →
The Nest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Nonsectarian
24 students24:1Rate it →

Questions about Westlake’s schools

Are Westlake’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Westlake children attend outscore 88% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #138 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 78%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Westlake in?

Westlake City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,176 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Westlake kids go to high school?

Westlake High School, with 989 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Westlake’s graduation rate?

95% of the class of 2023 in Westlake City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does Westlake spend per student?

$18,479 in Westlake City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Westlake?

Yes: St. Bernadette Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 404 students), Montessori Children's School (nonsectarian, grades PK–3, 173 students), Westshore Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 58 students) and The Nest Elementary School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 24 students). Westlake also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.