For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,151 students in Westlake, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Westlake, LA are Westwood Elementary School, Western Heights Elementary School and S. P. Arnett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westlake, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Westlake have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Westlake, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Sampson Street
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4940
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4940
Grades: PK-2
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Western Heights Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Elizabeth Street
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4930
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4930
Grades: 3-5
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
S. P. Arnett Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Sulphur Ave
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4630
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4630
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Westlake, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Westlake, LA include Westwood Elementary School, Western Heights Elementary School and S. P. Arnett Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Westlake?
3 public elementary schools are located in Westlake.
What is the racial composition of students in Westlake?
Westlake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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