2025 Compare Cities Education:
Bellevue, WA vs Arlington Heights, IL

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Highlights
- Arlington Heights spends 9.2% more per student than Bellevue.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.6% lower in Arlington Heights than in Bellevue. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Arlington Heights had 0.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Bellevue
 Bellevue, WAArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.53  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor455  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.70.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Bellevue    19 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Bellevue is absolutely amazing! Great for professionals and families! Many amenities in the city itself almost anything you need! Plus Seattle is a short drive from the  More

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I became a Bellevue resident twelve years ago after moving from Germany; I never lived anywhere else in the USA and have no intention of "experimenting". I also traveled  More

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I've lived in many different places in the U.S., and I loved Bellevue. Gorgeous mid-sized city with views of the cascades and beautiful lakes.  More

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Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived in this city my whole life and it is the absolute best. The people are so kind and always greet you with a smile. The education systems are very good and it  More

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Over 12 years ago

Downtown Arlington Heights has a lot going on, especially in the summer. There are good restaurants and other businesses, and the festivals/music are very good, too. A  More

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Over 14 years ago

After growing up in Deerfield, IL, there is no doubt in my mind that places like Deerfield and Arlington Heights have exceptional education for children. Education  More

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