For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 192 students in Westwood, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 1 private student). 99% of all K-12 students in Westwood, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Westwood, CA are Westwood High School and Fletcher Walker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westwood, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Westwood have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Westwood, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westwood High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Fourth And Greenwood Sts.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Fletcher Walker Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Fourth And Greenwood Sts.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-3295
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-3295
Grades: K-8
| 136 students
Westwood, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Horizon High (Continuation School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
500 Delwood St
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Red River Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
500 Delwood St
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Westwood Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
313 Birch St.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2994
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2994
Grades: K-12
| 161 students
Westwood Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
509 Delwood St.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Westwood, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Westwood, CA include Westwood High School and Fletcher Walker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Westwood?
2 public schools are located in Westwood.
What percentage of students in Westwood go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Westwood are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Westwood?
Westwood public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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