2024 Compare Cities Education:
Grayslake, IL vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Chicago spends 10.4% less per student than Grayslake.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.0% higher in Chicago than in Grayslake. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chicago had 11.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Grayslake
 Grayslake, ILChicago, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student$24,440$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,875$18,508$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$12,628$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.5613.9716.23
 Students per Librarian100514804573
 Students per Counselor592481530
 Grade School Educ.1.1%7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.0%6.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.96.9%86.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.3%17.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.6.7%5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.59.7%41.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.18.8%12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%3.6%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.6%1.8%1.5%
Reviews for Grayslake    3 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Property tax is one of the highest in the nation a $220000 home will cost you $10980 in taxes annually as of 9/2014 This information can be verified on the  More

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Grayslake weather is very difficult to enjoy outdoor activities. In summer, it is SO humid and hot and full of mosquitos that you cannot enjoy a beautiful summer night.  More

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Over 14 years ago

3% of home value annually/ A $300,000 home will cost you 10K in annual property taxes. Where does it all  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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