For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 182 students in Westwood, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 31 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Westwood, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Westwood, CA are Fletcher Walker Elementary School and Westwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westwood, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Westwood have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Westwood, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fletcher Walker Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Fourth And Greenwood Sts.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-3295
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-3295
Gr: K-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Westwood High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Fourth And Greenwood Sts.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Westwood, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Westwood, CA include Fletcher Walker Elementary School and Westwood High School.
How many public schools are located in Westwood?
2 public schools are located in Westwood.
What percentage of students in Westwood go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Westwood are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Westwood?
Westwood public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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