2025 Compare Cities Education:
Claremont, CA vs San Diego, CA

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Highlights
- San Diego spends 6.1% less per student than Claremont.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.6% higher in San Diego than in Claremont. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Diego had 5.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Claremont
 Claremont, CASan Diego, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,374  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor380  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.57.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.4%1.5%
Reviews for Claremont    7 Reviews

Moved to Claremont 4 years ago when I was 46. Love the beauty of the small town (judging by SoCal standards, not beautiful and green the way other states are….there is a  More

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A wonderful college City with a vibrant, fun downtown area. I have lived here for 5 years and it is the best place I ever lived. Close to beach, mountains and desert.  More

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Over 9 years ago

I general the quality of life is really good in Claremont. It is a college town with 4 or 5 graduate schools. It is very small town oriented with a lot of local events.  More

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Reviews for San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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