For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,735 students in Westlake, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Westlake, OH are Westlake Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 60% statewide average). Elementary schools in Westlake have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Westlake, OH (2026-27)
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 | 1,215 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
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 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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-2 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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 elementary schools in Westlake, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Westlake, OH include Westlake Elementary School and Dover Intermediate 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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