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Lafayette, CA vs Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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- Palos Verdes Estates spends 14.7% more per student than Lafayette.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.6% lower in Palos Verdes Estates than in Lafayette. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Palos Verdes Estates had 0.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lafayette
 Lafayette, CAPalos Verdes Estates, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,448  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor584  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.74.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree10.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.2%1.5%
Reviews for Lafayette    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Living in Lafayette is wonderful, if you can afford it! The rolling hills, the great schools and the climate make this a great place to  More

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Great place to raise kids, nice restaurants and some good stores. A bit sparse on things like theaters etc. Weather in Summer is HOT HOT HOT. Bring sunblock and  More

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Over 18 years ago

Summers are too cool due to marine  More

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Reviews for Palos Verdes Estates    3 Reviews

Palos Verdes Estates California is one of the best places to live in California. Beginning with the weather: since we are on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, the city is  More

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Palos Verdes Estates is one of the best kept secrets in the world. Who would have dreamed of living in a georgeous area, where you can take long strolls above the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Great place to live, clean air and fantastic ocean views. Cons:   More

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