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Westlake Christian School

Elementary School

1551 BELCHER RD, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

Private

Enrollment

466

Student-Teacher

10.3:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#755 of 1,462

In Palm Harbor

#2 of 5

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Westlake Christian School

6.4/10

Elementary School in Palm Harbor · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Westlake Christian School

Westlake Christian School is a private elementary school in Palm Harbor, FL. Westlake Christian School serves approximately 466 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Westlake Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #755 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it comparesOn par with FL schools
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Westlake Christian School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Westlake Christian School compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Palm Harbor, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
This School
vs
15.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
466
This School
vs
655
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.4
This School
vs
8.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 84.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 6.7% vs 0%
Asian 4.1% vs 0%
Black 1.5% vs 0%
Westlake Christian School Palm Harbor Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Westlake Christian School (this school) 6.4
ELISA NELSON ELEMENTARY 9.7
PALM HARBOR MIDDLE SCHOOL 6.2
SUTHERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 9.1
JOSEPH L. CARWISE MIDDLE SCHOOL 6.7
OZONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.4
HIGHLAND LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.1
LAKE ST. GEORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.7
PLATO ACADEMY PALM HARBOR CHARTER SCHOOL 7.7
CURLEW CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.3
CYPRESS WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 9.2

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

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

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 FL.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 6.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 5.6 / 10
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School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,196.8
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 26%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 466
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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 FL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 84.3%
Hispanic 6.7%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 1.9%
Black 1.5%
Native American 1.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1551 BELCHER RD, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Westlake Christian School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ELISA NELSON ELEMENTARY (rated 9.7/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is DISCOVERY ACADEMY OF SCIENCE (rated 9.5/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Dunedin), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SUTHERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.1/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Palm Harbor, see our Palm Harbor schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.9 mi
School Distance Rating
SPRING VALLEY SCHOOL Palm Harbor 0.2 mi 5.9
CENTER ACADEMY Palm Harbor 0.5 mi 3.7
HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER Palm Harbor 0.9 mi —
PALM HARBOR UNIVERSITY HIGH Palm Harbor 0.9 mi 7.0
PALM HARBOR MIDDLE SCHOOL Palm Harbor 1.1 mi 6.2
ELISA NELSON ELEMENTARY Palm Harbor 1.0 mi 9.7
SUTHERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Palm Harbor 1.1 mi 9.1
JOSEPH L. CARWISE MIDDLE SCHOOL Palm Harbor 1.4 mi 6.7
OZONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Palm Harbor 1.7 mi 8.4
LAKE ST. GEORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Palm Harbor 2.0 mi 8.7
HIGHLAND LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Palm Harbor 1.9 mi 7.1
WALDORF SCHOOL OF TAMPA BAY Palm Harbor 2.3 mi 7.2
PLATO ACADEMY PALM HARBOR CHARTER SCHOOL Palm Harbor 2.3 mi 7.7
ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL NORTH PINELLAS Tarpon Springs 2.7 mi 7.6
DISCOVERY ACADEMY OF SCIENCE Dunedin 2.8 mi 9.5
GARRISON-JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dunedin 3.2 mi 8.2
CURLEW CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Palm Harbor 3.1 mi 8.3
IGNITE ACADEMY Palm Harbor 3.5 mi 5.6
GUARDIAN ANGELS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Clearwater 3.9 mi 7.2
TARPON SPRINGS FUNDAMENTAL ELE Tarpon Springs 3.9 mi 9.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 34683 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$90,037

Median Home Value

$424,200

Median Rent

$1,655/mo

Population

34,180

College Educated

43.2%

Homeownership

80.5%

Avg Commute

27.3 min

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Median Age

47.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Westlake Christian School

What grades does Westlake Christian School serve?

Westlake Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Westlake Christian School?

Westlake Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlake Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Westlake Christian School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Westlake Christian School rank in FL?

Westlake Christian School ranks #755 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Westlake Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Westlake Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Westlake Christian School a private school?

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

Is Westlake Christian School a religious school?

Westlake Christian School has a Methodist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
18 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
23 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
57 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
466
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Methodist
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pinellas County
Phone
(727) 781-3808

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