2025 Compare Cities Education:
Centennial, CO vs Aurora, IL

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Highlights
- Aurora spends 15.5% more per student than Centennial.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.4% lower in Aurora than in Centennial. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Aurora had 17.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Centennial
 Centennial, COAurora, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,588$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,429  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,985$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.68  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13524573
 Students per Counselor353  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.60.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Centennial    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

All the schools are excellent. We have both Littleton Public Schools and Cherry Creek Schools. Top Notch - College Prep - Commitment to  More

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The Centennial/Aurora area (zip code 80015) has great schools (Cherry Creek School District), attractive homes, family oriented neighborhoods, and is an easy commute To  More

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Reviews for Aurora    18 Reviews

What a joke this city is. My friend's husband was shot in the head in this village (along with 4 others murdered). Their response was sub-par to say the least. Their  More

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Over 9 years ago

Seeking to relocate out of Aurora,  More

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Over 13 years ago

Winters too long,cold and snowy, i dread it more every year! Will retire out of here in a few  More

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