Since replacing the executive director and head of school in 2023 this school has gone downhill and has lost the majority of their staff and student turnover is very high. There was zero teaching and principal experience with the replacement and would barely qualify as a kindergarten teacher in the public system. They openly talk about underpaying teachers which explains the lack of quality in how they teach. The executive director is extremely arrogant and rude and criticized our student in the most demeaning way via email that would cost any public school employee their job. I would research the qualifications of the new head of school before considering West Lake. I don't see the value in paying $18,000 for a school that is run by someone that is nowhere near qualified. read more

The future of this school is amazing. The new administration has a strong and achievable vision that they are working towards everyday. The positive changes are already visible within the school and I an not wait to see the vision unfold. read more

Westlake Prep is such a healthy faith based learning environment that I can't imagine our kids attending anywhere else!

A dissatisfying experience. My five-year old attended kindergarten at Westlake, and we decided not to have him continue at this school. Our primary problem stemmed from the kindergarten teacher having an inappropriate conversation with our child's former PPCD teacher. While on target by age 5, our little boy had some language and fine motor difficulties at ages 2 and 3. We enrolled him in the PPCD program at ECEC preschool so that he would be caught up by kindergarten age. By the time he was 5, he was ahead in all areas, other than penmanship. We enrolled him at Westlake thinking he would receive a superior education in a smaller classroom. It turned out that neither would be the case. The teacher called a meeting with us and the principal to tell us what difficulties he was having, and to ask WHY he was in a PPCD program in early childhood. She let us know that she wasn't sure he would be promoted to first grade. When my husband inquired as to whether those concerns were academic or related to classroom skills, she conceded that it was the latter. You don't fail children for not raising their hand to speak. As a teacher myself, we were strictly forbidden to penalize students' grades, or risk of promotion, for anything other than academic performance. After the two teachers communicated, everything changed. Our little boy was treated like an oddity, and minor aspects of his behavior were recorded, and provided to us daily. Notes would say - "twice did not raise hand, last to pack up, or didn't sit criss cross." After all the unpleasantness at this school, and their generally poor treatment of our child, we decided that our children would not attend the following year. We requested our $500 dollars in registration fees be refunded, since they would not be registering. They flatly denied our request. I was disappointed, but for me, this confirmed that I was dealing with a greedy, soulless institution. I attended Catholic school, and taught at parochial schools, so I had expected a similarly positive experience. Not so. In talking to some of the other parents, it seems that many use the school as a bridge program between preschool and kindergarten at public school. I think you might like this school if - 1. You are Lutheran, and very religious. 2. Your kindergarten child is female, quiet, and sits well for long periods. 3. You use the kindergarten program as a bridge program. 4. You don't mind being asked for money constantly. Pros 1. Small school with relatively small classes, although kinder had 20 students. 2. Pleasant principal 3. Nice group of children Cons 1. School seems to be failing. Grades went from pk3 to 8th to pk3 to 4th the year we left. Each higher level grade is smaller than the grade before it, signaling significant attrition. 2. Constant requests for money. You get an envelope every Tuesday to send your child with money to give at chapel. A collection plate is passed around at all school productions. Donations are solicited by mail as well. 4. No bus. 5. No cafeteria. 6. Kindergarten curriculum is interesting and fun, but requires more desk work than research suggests is appropriate. 7. Library is way understocked. read more

Our experience at Westlake has been nothing but positive. The teachers and administration are kind and nurturing. We love the headmaster. He always stands out front at the start of the school day to greet each child and keep a close eye on who is entering his school. Our four year old son is already reading and speaking some Spanish. We moved to Katy for the great schools, but have decided to keep our son at Westlake. The curriculum is fantastic and the small classroom size makes us feel confident that our son won't get "lost" in the crowd. read more

We have been at Westlake going on 2 years and could not be happier! My son has truly thrived here, not only educationally, but socially and spiritually. We love the teachers, staff and other families so much! Everyone's commitment to a safe and happy learning environment is amazing! I can't see us ever being anywhere else! Highly, HIGHLY recommend! read more

I can't begin to express how grateful I am to the faculty and staff and Westlake Preparatory Academy. Westlake is a miracle of amazing teachers, kind and loving children, and a safe creative environment. School is all about the teachers and children, and Westlake has the best of both. Each and every teacher fosters individual learning tailored to our children's own needs. The faculty and administration is patient and understanding. They literally make me feel like they deeply care about my family. Please take a tour of this school, and talk to the teachers if you are interested in a safe, understanding, and fun school. read more

The Christian community at Westlake makes this such a unique and wonderful school. Teachers don't just teach about God's love, they model it in the ways they interact with their students. Each child is celebrated as God's unique creation. Westlake is a loving place, where kids are built up and encouraged to do their absolute best. Our kids love Westlake. read more

The environment at Westlake is so welcoming, diverse and has high education standards that are evident through the knowledge of the children. My children have attended for the past four years and I have seen an immense growth in their character, knowledge and their spirituality. The hands on learning and exposure to leading and serving our community are attributes we could not find elsewhere. read more

This school has been a true blessing to our family!! I have 3 children that have attended for 3 years each. The teachers are wonderful and very qualified. They love teaching and it is evident!! The small Christian environment has been a true asset to my children in their development!! Go Wildcats!! read more

My daughter attended Westlake for preK 3, preK4, and kinder. We then switched her to our local public KSID elem school Stan C Stanley. We are now moving out of state but if we were staying in Katy I would seriously consider switching her back to Westlake. Westlake is a wonderful school and much more personal and loving than Stanley. Stanley is so overcrowded and stretched to its limit like a lot of the other KSID schools, our daughters class eats lunch at 10:30 and she is so hungry by the end of the day. She tested into the challenge program at Stanley but this is because Westlake teachers had so well prepared her and taught her a love a learning. The Westlake teachers love the children like their own and speak with the parents daily at drop off and pick up. Our daughter received an excellent education at Westlake. I would definitely recommend taking a tour of the school if you are at all interested. read more