Westlake

We are a neighborhood elementary serving students, families & community on the West Side of Santa Cruz. We offer a rigorous and enriching student journey from TK to 5th grade, providing high expectations, comprehensive supports and a unique culture of connection, cooperation and belonging.

TK:

Open to all kids Turning 4 by September 2nd 2025!

K:

Open to all kids Turning 5 by September 1st 2025!

Enrollment

Why Choose Westlake?

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Feature: Westlake's Family Art Night & Book Fair is an opportunity to connect the community and have a great time at your school.

We are here to empower

Westlake welcomes our students and our families into a unique community of encouragement, partnership and support.

Our learners are rigorously pushed to their highest potential of excellence with a diverse curriculum and unique enrichment opportunities. We support students with a system dynamic instruction that combines classroom work, small groups and on-on-one attention.

We are here to push, to encourage, to teach and to help students become themselves. That means supporting and engaging with families as well, and building a place to belong together.

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY:

"Our kid loves school. He is always so excited to come back!

Stephanie Mccormick
Parent

"School is fun for everyone!

Tessa Kraushaar
Student

"We have the most caring and compassionate teacher that I have met. She cares deeply about her students and advocates for them all. Her passion for education is evident in every interaction with her students.

Westlake Parent

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We have the deepest roots in our Santa Cruz community, the most experienced teachers, the most student supports, the most mental health supports, the most partnerships with local resources and opportunities.

As our students move into the secondary, we have the most college prep courses, the most career paths, the most extracurriculars, the most leadership opportunities.

We have the most diversity, the most community and the most history. We have the most help for those who need it, the most challenges for those who excel.

And you, like all, are welcome.