2025 Compare Cities Education:
Fountain Valley, CA vs Ceres, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Ceres spends 8.0% less per student than Fountain Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.4% lower in Ceres than in Fountain Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ceres had 17.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Fountain Valley
 Fountain Valley, CACeres, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,058$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,911  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,724$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock467624573
 Students per Counselor595  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock15.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock74.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.42.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock1.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Fountain Valley    3 Reviews

We are just average home gardeners and having lived in Fountain Valley for over 40 years, my wife and I have found the climate excellent for growing nearly ever kind of  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

fountain valley is nice but very expensive. Average home price will run you around $700,000.Beaches are close by. People are okay but no sense of community or sense of  More

   |    Reply

The weather is very moderate year-around. Warm summers, comfortable spring-time, cool  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Fountain Valley

Reviews for Ceres    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

small city economy based in mix light industry, and  More

   |    Reply

Over 19 years ago

The San Joaquin Valley isn't what it used to be. Los Angeles & the Bay Area has moved here. The roads are falling apart, government hasn't provided for basic needs,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Ceres


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.