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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Goleta, CA vs Pleasanton, CA

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- Pleasanton spends 6.5% more per student than Goleta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.9% higher in Pleasanton than in Goleta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pleasanton had 10.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Goleta
 Goleta, CAPleasanton, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,788$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,158  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,104$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock95554573
 Students per Counselor539  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.48.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock22.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Goleta    2 Reviews
Boop · Santa Barbara, CA
Great climate, community could be more connected
Over 3 years ago

Lived in this area 2014-now (2022), Goleta for 4 years of that. Pros: *The climate is unbeatable, unless you enjoy being overly hot or cold, or snow sports which  More

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MCecilia · Goleta, CA
Too Rich For My Life Style
Over 17 years ago

I live in Goleta and work part-time in Santa Barbara. I am semi-retired and have a decent income. Making wise choices of where to spend my income has always been  More

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Reviews for Pleasanton    18 Reviews
Todd · Pleasanton, CA
You Get What You Give
Over 1 years ago

I have been a resident of Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley (including the cities of Dublin, Livermore, and San Ramon) for nearly 30 years. Perception of life quality in  More

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Bobberson · Lincoln, NE
Great!
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in the city for 5 years and love it. Make Sure to Check it  More

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Bobberson · Lincoln, NE
Poop
Over 6 years ago

LITERALLY STUPID the tacos are great  More

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