2025 Compare Cities Education:
Carmichael, CA vs Mill Valley, CA

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Highlights
- Mill Valley spends 38.5% more per student than Carmichael.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.8% lower in Mill Valley than in Carmichael. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Mill Valley had 7.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Carmichael
 Carmichael, CAMill Valley, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,111$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,484  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,450$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.75  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock41414573
 Students per Counselor641  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.3%1.5%
Reviews for Carmichael    10 Reviews

We lived in Sacramento since 1978, and in Carmichael since 2019. We’re very happy here. Carmichael is one of the nicer suburbs of Sacramento. The part of Carmichael that  More

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Hello I am moving to california. I would like to stay in the northern area. I am moving from minnesota. I cant stand the weather here. I am looking for be able to raise  More

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Hi Barabara I read your take on Carmichael and am glad to see it is a nice town, I'm wondering what areas I should avoid living in? I may be moving there soon and I  More

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Reviews for Mill Valley    7 Reviews

I lived in southern Marin County for 20 years and lived it. Just moved  More

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Over 15 years ago

Mill Valley is a perfect place to live and raise a family, if you don't mind a cost of living index of 233. Don't distress - go mountain biking or hiking with  More

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Over 16 years ago

Good weather all year around. Great public schools. Cost of living very high. Crime low wonderful outdoor activities nearby like hiking, beaches,  More

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