2025 Compare Cities Education:
Great Neck, NY vs Pleasanton, CA

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Highlights
- Pleasanton spends 43.2% less per student than Great Neck.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 79.2% higher in Pleasanton than in Great Neck. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pleasanton had 5.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Great Neck
 Great Neck, NYPleasanton, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,788$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$27,824  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,104$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.06  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock95554573
 Students per Counselor358  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.58.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock22.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree9.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.5%1.5%
Reviews for Great Neck    3 Reviews

I basically grew up in Great Neck from ages 7 through 23. My thoughts are as follows. Yes you should be concerned about the quality of the water. My family spent plenty  More

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Over 14 years ago

Great School System and Park  More

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Over 18 years ago

Great community,terrific park system with pools,tennis courts and summer entertainment; 30 minutes to Manhattan by LIRR, universities and colleges within easy driving  More

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Reviews for Pleasanton    18 Reviews

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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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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Over 6 years ago

LITERALLY STUPID the tacos are great  More

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