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2026 Compare Cities Education:
Irving, TX vs San Rafael, CA

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- San Rafael spends 60.3% more per student than Irving.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 32.2% higher in San Rafael than in Irving. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Rafael had 8.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Irving
 Irving, TXSan Rafael, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,111$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,291  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,450$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock41414573
 Students per Counselor361  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock9.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.9%1.5%
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Reviews for Irving    17 Reviews
Mindy · McKinney, TX
Good enough
Over 7 years ago

It's a decent place to live  More

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MICHAEL · Richmond, IN
Highly recommend Irving and Los Colinas.
Over 7 years ago

Good schools and jobs here! I highly recommend it!! Love Los Colinas in  More

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Katy · Waxahachie, TX
Excellent School with AMAZING faculty
Over 9 years ago

I have never been to a school where the teachers were more committed to helping students be the most successful they could be. The students here are held to high  More

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Reviews for San Rafael    7 Reviews
Monica · San Rafael, CA
Moderation is always good
Over 14 years ago

San Rafael is only 30 minutes from downtown San Francisco, but the weather is completely different. It's sunny most of the year, including in the summer when the city  More

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Jonathan · San Rafael, CA
Crime
Over 16 years ago

I feal very safe in this town. I think getting stopped for talking on your cell phone while driving is a big deal here. Thats about all I can  More

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David · San Rafael, CA
San Rafael
Over 18 years ago

Cost of living too high. Unfriendly  More

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