Very Good

#225 of 713 private schools in OH

Top 31% of private schools

St Paul Lutheran School

Elementary School

27981 DETROIT RD, Westlake, OH 44145

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

186

Student-Teacher

12.5:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

186

Student-Teacher

12.5:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#225 of 713

In Westlake

#2 of 3

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About St Paul Lutheran School

St Paul Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Westlake, OH. St Paul Lutheran School serves approximately 186 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Paul Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #225 of 713 private schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for St Paul Lutheran School show 21% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).

How it compares0.6 pts above OH schools

7.3

This school 7.3 · Very Good
OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

At 186 students, St Paul Lutheran School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Paul Lutheran 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 St Paul Lutheran School compares to the 5 public schools in Westlake, OH

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.5:1

This School

14.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

186

This School

662

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.3

This School

8.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 88.7% vs 0%

Hispanic 6.5% vs 0%

Black 2.2% vs 0%

St Paul Lutheran School Westlake Public Avg

All Schools in Westlake

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Paul Lutheran School (this school)	—	186	12.5:1	7.3
Westlake High School	0.3 mi	1,063	15.2:1	7.9
Dover Intermediate School	0.8 mi	496	14.6:1	8.9
Westlake Academy	0.8 mi	32	16:1	7.9
Lee Burneson Middle School	0.8 mi	481	11.7:1	9.2
Westlake Elementary School	1.3 mi	1,236	16.3:1	8.9

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 OH.

Classroom Attention

B 6.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.5:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.4 / 10

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School Day Length 7.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,305

Diversity & Inclusion

B 6.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 21%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 186

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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 OH

Test Scores OH OST (2018-19)

Math Proficiency 20.9% (2019 OST)

School

State

31.9% (2019 OST)

ELA Proficiency 20.2% (2019 OST)

School

State

43.6% (2019 OST)

Based on 6 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 88.7%

Hispanic 6.5%

Two or More 2.7%

Black 2.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

27981 DETROIT RD, Westlake, OH 44145

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Paul Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Westerly Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Bay Village), which scores notably higher. Another option is Westlake Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Westlake Academy (rated 7.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Westlake, see our Westlake schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Westlake High School Westlake	0.3 mi	1,063	7.9
MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S SCHOOL Westlake	0.9 mi	23	—
Dover Intermediate School Westlake	0.8 mi	496	8.9
Lee Burneson Middle School Westlake	0.8 mi	481	9.2
Westlake Academy Westlake	0.8 mi	32	7.9
THE NEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Westlake	1.1 mi	18	—
WESTSHORE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Westlake	1.0 mi	14	—
Westlake Elementary School Westlake	1.3 mi	1,236	8.9
ST RAPHAEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bay Village	1.3 mi	592	4.8
Bay Middle School Bay Village	1.4 mi	701	9.6
Glenview Center for Childcare and Learning Bay	1.4 mi	55	5.7
Normandy Elementary School Bay Village	1.5 mi	498	7.8
Bay High School Bay Village	1.6 mi	759	8.7
Westerly Elementary School Bay Village	1.8 mi	362	9.6
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF WESTLAKE Westlake	1.8 mi	8	—
Pine Intermediate School North Olmsted	2.7 mi	550	6.2
ST BERNADETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Westlake	2.5 mi	319	6.7
Maple Elementary School North Olmsted	2.9 mi	364	7.3
North Olmsted Middle School North Olmsted	3.7 mi	800	5.7
North Olmsted High School North Olmsted	3.8 mi	1,145	4.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44145 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$110,101

Median Home Value

$336,100

Median Rent

$1,480/mo

Population

34,036

College Educated

58.4%

Homeownership

72.8%

Avg Commute

23.6 min

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Median Age

47.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Paul Lutheran School

What grades does St Paul Lutheran School serve?

St Paul Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Paul Lutheran School?

St Paul Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Paul Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Paul Lutheran School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Paul Lutheran School rank in OH?

St Paul Lutheran School ranks #225 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is St Paul Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Paul Lutheran 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.

What are the test scores at St Paul Lutheran School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Paul Lutheran School has 21% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).

Is St Paul Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St Paul Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Paul Lutheran School a religious school?

St Paul Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 32 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 37 Some Transit
Bike Score: 31 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 186
Gender Split: 52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 15
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day: 7.5 hours
Days Per Year: 174 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Cuyahoga County
Phone: (440) 835-3051

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