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5 schools in Westlake

Ohio · Public K-12

Looking for a public school in Westlake? The city has 5 K-12 options totaling roughly 3,225 students (2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Westlake

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,225
-532 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-3 (-37%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
76%
was 80%
% Hispanic
8%
was 6%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
6%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Dover Intermediate SchoolMiddle05-06471
Lee Burneson Middle SchoolMiddle07-08501
Westlake AcademyElementaryKG-0249
Westlake Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-041,215
Westlake High SchoolHigh09-12989

About Westlake

Westlake, Ohio is home to 5 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 3,225 students. By school count, it is a small city.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is built around 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in Westlake is around 645 students, 38% higher than the Ohio average of about 469.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 14%: 3,757 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,225 in SY 2024-25. Westlake now counts 5 public schools, down from 8 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 80% to 76%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Westlake discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Westlake?
Westlake, Ohio has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,225 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Westlake?
Westlake has 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Westlake?
Westlake Elementary School is the largest public school in Westlake by enrollment, with approximately 1,215 students.
What school districts serve Westlake?
Westlake is served by 2 public school districts, including Westlake Academy, Westlake City.
What grade levels do public schools in Westlake cover?
Public schools in Westlake serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Westlake?
1 of the 5 public schools in Westlake are charter schools.