2026 Compare Cities Education:
Estes Park, CO vs Spearfish, SD

Change Cities
Highlights
- Spearfish spends 21.7% less per student than Estes Park.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.2% lower in Spearfish than in Estes Park. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Spearfish had 1.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Estes Park
 Estes Park, COSpearfish, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,221$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,528  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,012$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.46  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10324573
 Students per Counselor173  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.52.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Estes Park    10 Reviews

I have lived here for 12 years. My spouse and I have been trying to make enough money to get out of here! If you want to live in a place that's more than 25% higher to  More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

like alot of small towns(4500) thers not alot to do especially in the  More

   |    Reply

There isn't a school in Drake, Colorado. They children are either bused to Estes Park or Loveland, Colorado. Drake is a small area, but the area Post Office 80515  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Estes Park

Reviews for Spearfish    4 Reviews

I've been in the black Hills since 1994 and,recently moved to the east side of the state, Sioux Falls to be exact. Spearfish, is a very nice & beautiful community but,  More

   |    Reply

Over 19 years ago

The weather is perfect for outdoor  More

   |    Reply

Over 19 years ago

Spearfish is beautiful but there is very little job opportunity. As a result those people who want to advance in their career should avoid Spearfish. On the other hand  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Spearfish


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.