2025 Compare Cities Education:
Fair Oaks, CA vs Sacramento, CA

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- Sacramento spends 0.0% less per student than Fair Oaks.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.0% lower in Sacramento than in Fair Oaks. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sacramento had 10.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Fair Oaks
 Fair Oaks, CASacramento, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,240$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,484  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,670$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.75  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock63214573
 Students per Counselor641  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for Fair Oaks    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I grew up in the little section nestled near the hospital, It's more citrus heights than it is fair oaks but i get in on a technicality. I loved growing up here, hella  More

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Moved here in June and am leaving in September. Not an ideal place. Sacramento county is one of the worst. Move to Placer county, much better amenities. There are NO  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Orangevale, CA for about 10 years. Fair Oaks is right next door and ever since I've lived in the area I have LOVED Fair Oaks. The homes off of Winding Way  More

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Reviews for Sacramento    117 Reviews

It is easy to say negative things about Sacramento as we have many problems that are common throughout California. Crime & homelessness rates are high here. Housing is  More

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High, high crime rate and car theft capitol of the country. Everyone knows someone who’s had their car stolen or have had their own car stolen. Sacramento’s violent  More

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The city is very mixed. I will start off by saying it has some excellent historical and educational sites to look at. It is a contractual obligation that you look at the  More

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