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St. Bernadette Elementary School
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Westlake Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 1,182 students in Westlake, OH.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Ohio private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
75% of private elementary schools in Westlake, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,182
  • Average Tuition: $8,250
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Westlake, OH School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,182
  • Average Tuition: $8,250
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Westlake, OH School Trends

Top Ranked Westlake Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

St. Bernadette Elementary School Photo
St. Bernadette Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
2300 Clague Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 734-7717
(9)
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St. Paul Westlake Photo
St. Paul Westlake
Gr: NS-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 13
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
27981 Detroit Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-3051
(3)
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Map of Westside Christian Academy
Westside Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 372 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
23096 Center Ridge Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 331-1300
(6)
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Map of Montessori Children's School
Montessori Children's School
Gr: PK-6 | 191 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
28370 Bassett Road
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 871-8773
(1)
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Westlake, OH Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
1,182
Students
$8,250
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
11%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Westlake)
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
904 Schools
# Students
1,182 Students
185,266 Students
% Students of Color
11%
25%
0.35
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,242 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
4,126 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
9,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
6 Students
19,125 Students
% Black Students
<1%
10%
# White Students
1,098 Students
114,859 Students
% White Students
79%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
235 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
247 Students
40,265 Students
% of Others Students
18%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
120 Teachers
16,065 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
49%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,250
$7,992
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
51%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
$5,255
Average Endowment Size
$1.7 million
$29.05 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Westlake, OH?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Westlake, OH include St. Bernadette Elementary School, Westside Christian Academy, and St. Paul Westlake.
How many private elementary schools are located in Westlake?
4 private elementary schools are located in Westlake.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Westlake?
75% of private elementary schools in Westlake are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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