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#13 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 1% of private schools

Westmark School

High School

5461 Louise Avenue, Encino, CA 91316

Private
215
Students
4.5:1
Student-Teacher
2nd – 12th
Grades Served
Top 1%
in CA

About Westmark School

Westmark School is a private high school in Encino, CA 91316. The school serves approximately 215 students in grades 2nd – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 4.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 99.6th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (9.6/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Compared to the 5 public schools in Encino, Westmark School rates higher overall (8.2 vs 6.1 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Westmark School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Encino, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
4.5:1
This School
vs
23.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
215
This School
vs
453
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.2
This School
vs
6.1
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Westmark School (this school) 8.2
Academy for Enriched Sciences 6.5
Encino Charter Elementary 4.3
Emelita Street Elementary 6.3
Lanai Road Elementary 7.1
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter 6.1

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.5:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 215
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

5461 Louise Avenue, Encino, CA 91316

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi
School Distance Rating
WESTMARK SCHOOL Encino 0.0 mi 8.2
Academy for Enriched Sciences Encino 0.4 mi 6.5
HOLY MARTYRS FERRAHIAN HIGH SCHOOL Encino 0.4 mi 8.2
Holy Martyrs Armenian High School–Ferrahian Encino 0.5 mi 8.2
LN Media Academy Encino 0.5 mi 8.2
Encino Charter Elementary Encino 0.7 mi 4.3
Los Encinos School Encino 0.8 mi 8.2
LOS ENCINOS SCHOOL Encino 0.8 mi 8.2
OUR LADY OF GRACE SCHOOL Encino 0.8 mi 8.2
Crespi Carmelite High School Encino 0.8 mi 8.2
AMERICAN UNIFIED SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY Encino 0.7 mi 8.2
ENCINO PRESBYTERIAN CHILDRENS CENTER Encino 0.8 mi 8.2
CRESPI CARMELITE HIGH SCHOOL Encino 0.8 mi 8.2
Emelita Street Elementary Encino 0.8 mi 6.3
Warrior poets academy llc Encino 1.0 mi 8.2
Magnolia Science Academy 2 Van Nuys 1.2 mi 2.7
High Tech LA Lake Balboa 1.2 mi 4.5
Gan Israel Hebrew Tarzana 1.0 mi 8.0
GAN ISRAEL PRESCHOOL Tarzana 1.0 mi 8.0
Birmingham Community Charter High Lake Balboa 1.2 mi 7.6

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
American Unified School of Technology Encino, CA 8.2
Independence High San Francisco, CA 8.2
Korean American Center Irvine, CA 8.2
University Pathways Public Service Academy Los Angeles, CA 8.2
Ferndale High Ferndale, CA 8.1
Los Molinos High Los Molinos, CA 8.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Westmark School

What grades does Westmark School serve?

Westmark School serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.

How many students attend Westmark School?

Westmark School has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westmark School?

The student-teacher ratio at Westmark School is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Westmark School rank in CA?

Westmark School is ranked #13 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Westmark School's MySchoolScout rating?

Westmark School has a composite rating of 8.2 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Westmark School a private school?

Yes, Westmark School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
2nd – 12th
Enrollment
215
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Los Angeles
Data Year
2025–2026

How We Rate Schools

Our ratings combine academic performance, growth, equity, and school environment into a single 1-10 score using publicly available data.

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details