For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,308 students in Westlake, OH (there are , serving 1,554 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in Westlake, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Westlake, OH are Westlake Elementary School, Lee Burneson Middle School and Dover Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westlake, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Westlake have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Westlake, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westlake Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27555 Center Ridge Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 250-1200
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 250-1200
Grades: PK-4
| 1,236 students
Rank: #22.
Lee Burneson Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2260 Dover Center Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-6340
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-6340
Grades: 7-8
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
Dover Intermediate School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2240 Dover Center Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-6325
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-6325
Grades: 5-6
| 496 students
Rank: #44.
Westlake High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27830 Hilliard Blvd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 250-1002
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 250-1002
Grades: 9-12
| 1,063 students
Rank: n/an/a
Westlake Academy
Charter School
26830 Detroit Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 201-3874
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 201-3874
Grades: K-1
| 32 students
Westlake, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2300 Dover Center Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-6322
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-6322
Grades: PK-4
| 339 students
24365 Hilliard Blvd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-6343
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-6343
Grades: PK-4
| 342 students
3057 Holly Ln
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-6332
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-6332
Grades: K-4
| 224 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Westlake, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Westlake, OH include Westlake Elementary School, Lee Burneson Middle School and Dover Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Westlake?
5 public schools are located in Westlake.
What percentage of students in Westlake go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in Westlake are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Westlake?
Westlake public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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