Westchester

Learn about Westchester

Westchester is a neighborhood that straddles Los Angeles and the Westside Region of Los Angeles County, California. The neighborhood is part of the city of Los Angeles and is known for its secluded character.

It is the home of Loyola Marymount University, the Otis College of Art and Design, and Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnet Schools, formerly Westchester High School. Two notable examples of Googie-style architecture are located within the community. The Los Angeles International Airport takes up the southwestern portion of Westchester territory.

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RATING* SCHOOL NAME GRADES SCHOOL TYPE
2 Westport Heights Elementary School Preschool - 5th Grade Public
4 Kentwood Elementary School Kindergarten - 5th Grade Public
4 Open Charter Magnet School Kindergarten - 5th Grade Public
3 Cowan Avenue Elementary School Kindergarten - 6th Grade Public
2 Orville Wright Engineering And Design Magnet 6th Grade - 8th Grade Public
4 Bright Star Secondary Charter Academy 9th Grade - 12th Grade Public
N/A Visitation Elementary School Preschool - 8th Grade Catholic/Religious
N/A St. Jerome Elementary School Preschool - 8th Grade Catholic/Religious
N/A Carousel School Kindergarten - 12th Grade Private/Charter
N/A Westchester Lutheran School Preschool - 8th Grade Private/Charter
N/A Carousel School-Airport Blvd Preschool - Preschool Private/Charter
* School data provided by National Center for Education Statistics, Pitney Bowes, and GreatSchools. Intended for reference only. GreatSchools Ratings compare a school’s test performance to statewide results. To verify enrollment eligibility, contact the school or district directly.