2025 Compare Cities Education:
Deerfield, IL vs Arlington Heights, IL

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Highlights
- Arlington Heights spends 10.4% less per student than Deerfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.0% higher in Arlington Heights than in Deerfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Arlington Heights had 2.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Deerfield
 Deerfield, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,875  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor592  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.81.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree9.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Deerfield    2 Reviews

We moved to Deerfield in 1994, and loved it so much we moved across town 16 years later. Top-ranked schools, excellent home values, and friendly neighbors are all big  More

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The school system is the reason we moved here 15 years ago. Great  More

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Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived in this city my whole life and it is the absolute best. The people are so kind and always greet you with a smile. The education systems are very good and it  More

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Over 12 years ago

Downtown Arlington Heights has a lot going on, especially in the summer. There are good restaurants and other businesses, and the festivals/music are very good, too. A  More

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Over 14 years ago

After growing up in Deerfield, IL, there is no doubt in my mind that places like Deerfield and Arlington Heights have exceptional education for children. Education  More

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