Very Good
#342 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 19% of private schools
Westmark School
School · Encino, CA
A private school in Encino, CA serving grades 2nd – 12th.
5461 LOUISE AVE, Encino, CA 91316
- 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Westmark School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,802
Median home value
$909,700
Median rent
$2,104/mo
College educated
57.7%
Homeownership
50.2%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91316; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 4–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,784 | Compare → |
| Sven Lokrantz Special Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Virtual Academy of Business & EntrepreneurshipEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 741 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Westmark School is listed in Encino, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Westmark School
Westmark School is a private school in Encino, CA, serving approximately 240 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #342 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
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 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westmark School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westmark School is 4.7:1. 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 ranks #342 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Westmark School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westmark School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Westmark School a private school?
Yes, Westmark School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Westmark School a religious school?
No, Westmark School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 240
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (818) 986-5045
- Area population (ZIP 91316)
- 29,246
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91316; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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