Public schools in Westlake, OH
5 open public schools with an address in Westlake, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,225
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Westlake public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Westlake, OH: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,225 students, an average of 645 per school. The largest campus is Westlake Elementary School (1,215 students).
Westlake City operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, lower than the statewide school median of 17:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 23% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Westlake
Elementary schools in Westlake
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Academy Westlake Academy · Charter | KG–02 | 49 | 16.3:1 | |
| Westlake Elementary School Westlake City | PK–04 | 1,215 | 15.5:1 |
Middle schools in Westlake
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Intermediate School Westlake City | 05–06 | 471 | 13:1 | |
| Lee Burneson Middle School Westlake City | 07–08 | 501 | 13.1:1 |
High schools in Westlake
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School Westlake City | 09–12 | 989 | 14.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.4%
- Hispanic7.8%
- Black2.4%
- Asian6.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Westlake schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,225 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Westlake
How many public schools are in Westlake, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Westlake: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,225 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Westlake?
Schools with an address in Westlake belong to 2 education agencies, led by Westlake City (4 schools), Westlake Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Westlake?
Westlake High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Westlake, with 989 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Westlake?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Westlake are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Westlake Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Westlake schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Westlake public schools is 14.2:1, lower than the Ohio school median of 17:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Westlake guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Ohio cities