2025 Compare Cities Education:
Gainesville, FL vs Ontario, CA

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- Ontario spends 26.8% more per student than Gainesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.0% higher in Ontario than in Gainesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ontario had 19.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Gainesville
 Gainesville, FLOntario, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,673$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,094  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,933$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock131664573
 Students per Counselor501  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock12.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock75.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Reviews for Ontario    6 Reviews

We've lived in this area for several years. Traveling long distances to other cities for churches. Passing a quiet, unassuming church along the way for years. Until  More

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cool  More

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I think Ontario,ca us awesome because we have an entertainment Venue and large shopping mall to please everyone of all  More

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