For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,308 students in Westlake, OH (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,559 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 78% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Westlake have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westlake Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27555 Center Ridge Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 250-1200
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 250-1200
Gr: PK-4 | 1,236 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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
Gr: 7-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Dover Intermediate School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2240 Dover Center Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-6325
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-6325
Gr: 5-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Westlake High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27830 Hilliard Blvd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 250-1002
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 250-1002
Gr: 9-12 | 1,063 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Westlake Academy
Charter School
26830 Detroit Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 201-3874
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 201-3874
Gr: K-1 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Westlake, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2300 Dover Center Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-6322
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-6322
Gr: PK-4 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
24365 Hilliard Blvd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-6343
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-6343
Gr: PK-4 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
3057 Holly Ln
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-6332
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-6332
Gr: K-4 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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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