2025 Compare Cities Education:
Glen Ridge, NJ vs Arlington Heights, IL

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Highlights
- Arlington Heights spends 17.2% less per student than Glen Ridge.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.4% higher in Arlington Heights than in Glen Ridge. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Arlington Heights had 3.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Glen Ridge
 Glen Ridge, NJArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$21,272  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.64  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor416  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.5.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.82.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree8.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Glen Ridge    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

The entire town of Glen Ridge is a historic district with beautiful homes of all sizes mostly built between 1860s and 1930s. From large estates to little Victorians.   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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