For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,644 students in Westlake, LA.
The top-ranked public schools in Westlake, LA are Westwood Elementary School, Westlake High School and Western Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westlake, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Westlake have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Westlake, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Sampson Street
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4940
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4940
Gr: PK-2 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Westlake High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Garden Drive
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4950
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4950
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Western Heights Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Elizabeth Street
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4930
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4930
Gr: 3-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
S. P. Arnett Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Sulphur Ave
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4630
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4630
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Westlake, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Westlake, LA include Westwood Elementary School, Westlake High School and Western Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Westlake?
4 public schools are located in Westlake.
What is the racial composition of students in Westlake?
Westlake public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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