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Canandaigua, NY vs Penfield, NY

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- Penfield spends 11.1% more per student than Canandaigua.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.0% higher in Penfield than in Canandaigua. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Penfield had 5.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Canandaigua
 Canandaigua, NYPenfield, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$27,131$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,643  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,281$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.61  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6654573
 Students per Counselor257  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
Reviews for Canandaigua    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I grew up near here and after returning from the Southwest was pleasntly suprised by the "chosen spot" The lifestyle is laid back, it's a dog town, the people are great  More

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New York is one of the highest taxed states in the country. The political feel is very Democratic and not at all good for business. Most of the large businesses are  More

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Reviews for Penfield    3 Reviews

While Penfield, NY is a decent town, it is marred by gun clubs that ruin many quality of life issues, and that issue is unrestrained, destructive, harmful and health  More

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While Penfield is a decent town, but it is marred by gun clubs that ruin many quality of life issues, and that issue is unrestrained, destructive, harmful and health  More

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Over 18 years ago

I was raised in Penfield. Good schools, quiet, very low crime with superb county sheriff, easy commute to anywhere in the county, homes are very affordable, very nice  More

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