The Westmark School is a private school in Encino, California, serving students from second to 12th grade in a lower school, middle school, and upper school. Westmark caters to students with language-based learning differences, including but not limited to dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. In fact, only students with language based learning differences or other processing disorders are eligible to apply for enrollment at Westmark.
Westmark serves students from over eighty zip codes, but continues to offer small classes. The Westmark School is committed to an individual approach to learning, understanding that that unique students often thrive in a unique environment. Through a creative and experiential curriculum, Westmark offers students the opportunity to nurture their differences and excel academically. Westmark’s philosophy is aimed at invigorating their students with a love for learning and showing them a possible path to success.
While Westmark was founded in 1983, it has operated as a fully independent school since 2005. The school’s impressive campus contains a Science, Technology, and Media building, a Fine Arts Building, and a sports facility. With various sports teams and a myriad of clubs, the Westmark school promises more than just academics and provides their unique students with a well-rounded education to help them learn, grow, and excel.
Westmark School
Private Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade 2-12
5461 Louise Ave,
Encino, CA
School Details
Students
225
Head of School
Ms. Claudia Koochek
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average ACT Score
21
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$67,629
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average ACT
21
Math
17
English
22
Reading
26
Science
21
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
58.8%
Female
41.3%
White
77.1%
Hispanic
9.2%
Two or more races
6.3%
Black
4.6%
Asian
2.9%
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
American University
10 Students
University of Colorado Boulder
9 Students
Chapman University
9 Students
California State University - Northridge
7 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
5 Students
New York University
5 Students
University of Arizona
5 Students
California Lutheran University
5 Students
San Diego State University
4 Students
Syracuse University
4 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
11 Students
Psychology
11 Students
Film and Video Studies
6 Students
Computer Science
4 Students
Political Science and Government
4 Students
Sport and Fitness Management
3 Students
Criminology
2 Students
Early Childhood Education
2 Students
Entrepreneurship
2 Students
Cinematography and Video Production
2 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/29/2025
Westmark School teaches you excellent skills quickly and efficiently. This is a good school to learn what you need to learn, but it is a huge culture change. I suffered a lot with making friends like at my other school because there are a lot of neurodivergent people with personalities that are hard to connect with. Despite this, I do keep in touch with a few people from my time at Westmark. Once I was able to leave Westmark, I struggled to relearn my original social skills that I had before coming to Westmark, which was a very sad and confusing journey for me. The school had an aggressive administration during my time there (I don't know how it is now), which was also another culture shock for me and my parents.
1/22/2024
We have been at Westmark for 8 years. My son started in 3rd grade. Now in 10th grade he has blossomed into the extraordinary person and confident learner thanks to Westmark's expertise and wonderful staff. We are so happy to be part of the Westmark family and appreciate everything they have done.
10/13/2022
My son did NOT want to leave his former private school, but his discalcula resulted in him taking too much of his after-school time to re-do homework and study. But after joining Westmark in grade 6, Leo is an enthusiastic learner of all subjects, and had had several teachers really connect with him and encourage his interests. He also counts his classmates among his very best friends.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/3/2025
This school is truly life changing. It is a school for students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia. There are so many ways in which this is wonderful. For instance, you not only have English class, you also have a reading class (until it is felt that you no longer need that.) EVERY teacher...
10/1/2025
Our son was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD in 1st grade. Despite endless tutoring, he was stressed, discouraged, and felt like everyone else was smarter. He loved his friends and his school, but it became clear that even with all the support we could provide, the way he was being taught just wasn’...
6/5/2025
Westmark is an excellent school not only for children with learning differences to learn, but for them to gain the confidence and amass the strategies to succeed in life. My son’s confidence grew exponentially from 7th grade to graduation. He gained entry to a college he would never had been accepte...
5/22/2024
Kids are mean I can’t go to bathroom
Agents Specializing Near This School
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'Vic' Vartan Markarian
'Vic' Vartan Markarian
Markarian Realty
(626) 240-5877
117 Total Sales
3 Near This School
$278K - $990K Price Range
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Caroline Daniel
Caroline Daniel
Sterling Realty and Lending
(424) 499-1541
7 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$660K - $1.7M Price Range
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Polly Watts
Polly Watts
Shelter Club Realty
(844) 310-9835
24 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$783,600 Price
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Kevin Freeman
Kevin Freeman
Re/Max College Park Realty
(323) 613-3984
15 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$400,000 Price
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Dave Shorter
Dave Shorter
David Shorter, Broker
(562) 418-5957
37 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$929,000 Price
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Elizabeth Kearns
Berkshire Hathaway Home Srvcs
(916) 619-4486
32 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$2,080,000 Price
Map
List Price Range
$283K - $13.5M
Homes For Sale
217
Average Home Value
$1,925,714
Median Lot Size
10,890 Sq Ft
Average House Size
2,937 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Parks in this Area
Balboa Sports Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Anthony C. Beilenson Park-Lake Balboa
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Fishing
Libbit Park
- Dog Park
Sepulveda Basin Sports Complex
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Sepulveda Garden Center
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Botanical Gardens
Encino Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Los Encinos State Historic Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
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Westmark School is a private school for students in grades 2-12 located at 5461 Louise Ave in Encino, in the Encino neighborhood. Annual tuition is $67,629. The school has a total enrollment of 225 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 100%, and the average ACT score is 21. The average home value in this area is $1,925,714. Discover additional schools in the area, like Crespi Carmelite High School, Holy Martyrs Armenian High School-Ferrahian, Los Angeles Hebrew High School, and more. Learn more about what Encino has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Westmark School.