2025 Compare Cities Education:
Bloomfield, NJ vs Brookfield, IL

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Highlights
- Brookfield spends 17.2% less per student than Bloomfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.4% higher in Brookfield than in Bloomfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Brookfield had 0.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Bloomfield
 Bloomfield, NJBrookfield, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$21,272  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.64  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor416  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Bloomfield    3 Reviews

Bloomfield is hit right now. With its wonderful schools, proximity to NYC, diversity and progressive vibe, Bloomfield is the ideal place to raise a family or start a  More

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I'm not originally from NJ, and chose Bloomfield after getting a job in Montclair but didn't want to pay Montclair prices for rent. Bloomfield is a cheaper alternative,  More

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Over 17 years ago

Bloomfield is a quiet town that is particularly good for commuters. There are two NJ Transit Train Stations for passengers commuting into Newark and New York Penn  More

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Reviews for Brookfield    4 Reviews

Brookfield has a small town feel, but is still close enough to the city. Great schools, great people, nice houses, great community. I'm fortunate to able to raise my  More

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Most of Brookfield is in a flood plain, thus most basements get water in storms, and if you live near the creek (by the zoo), regardless of the price of your house,  More

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We loved this place, great schools, close to  More

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