2025 Compare Cities Education:
Algonquin, IL vs Grayslake, IL

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Highlights
- Grayslake spends 29.4% more per student than Algonquin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.3% lower in Grayslake than in Algonquin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Grayslake had 2.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Algonquin
 Algonquin, ILGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,440$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,554  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,628$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10054573
 Students per Counselor578  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.44.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.6%1.5%
Reviews for Algonquin    4 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Algonquin has really changed and grown, especially west algonquin. Politically though it leans conservative. That has not changed. People are nice though and they are  More

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Over 15 years ago

This town is practically Mayberry as far as crime goes.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Algonquin is a far northwest suburb of Chicago north of Elgin IL off of I90. The western part of Algonquin has shown significant growth and expansion over the past few  More

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Reviews for Grayslake    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Property tax is one of the highest in the nation a $220000 home will cost you $10980 in taxes annually as of 9/2014 This information can be verified on the  More

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Grayslake weather is very difficult to enjoy outdoor activities. In summer, it is SO humid and hot and full of mosquitos that you cannot enjoy a beautiful summer night.  More

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Over 15 years ago

3% of home value annually/ A $300,000 home will cost you 10K in annual property taxes. Where does it all  More

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