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Atascadero, CA vs Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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- Palos Verdes Estates spends 9.6% more per student than Atascadero.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.7% higher in Palos Verdes Estates than in Atascadero. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Palos Verdes Estates had 3.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Atascadero
 Atascadero, CAPalos Verdes Estates, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,063  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio20.87  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor491  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.30.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.2%1.5%
Reviews for Atascadero    8 Reviews

Moved up here 20 years ago from coastal Southern California and we love it. Home prices are high, and wages do not keep pace, but that’s a problem for all of California.  More

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Over 9 years ago

Have lived on the Central Coast of California for many years, and the area is wonderful with a moderate Med climate and laid back lifestyle. Unfortunately as I near  More

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We moved to Atascadero in 2006 and at that time it was nice, low crime rate. Lots of places to eat and go out. BUT today 2015 is a lot different. The homeless have  More

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Reviews for Palos Verdes Estates    3 Reviews

Palos Verdes Estates California is one of the best places to live in California. Beginning with the weather: since we are on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, the city is  More

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Palos Verdes Estates is one of the best kept secrets in the world. Who would have dreamed of living in a georgeous area, where you can take long strolls above the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Great place to live, clean air and fantastic ocean views. Cons:   More

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