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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Lake Zurich, IL vs Great Barrington, MA

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- Great Barrington spends 4.4% less per student than Lake Zurich.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.0% lower in Great Barrington than in Lake Zurich. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Great Barrington had 1.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lake Zurich
 Lake Zurich, ILGreat Barrington, MAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,370$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,875  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,441$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3974573
 Students per Counselor592  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.6%1.5%
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Reviews for Lake Zurich    6 Reviews
andrew · Des Plaines, IL
Safe, affordable, and comfortable
Over 16 years ago

The suburb provides convenient access to the Chicago Metro features, as well as the comfort of a small bedroom  More

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LZResident · Lake Zurich, IL
LZ's questionable revitalization
Over 18 years ago

LZ downtown revitalization is at a standstill...with townhomes built and not selling..plus our gateway building may never be built due to disagreements on funding by the  More

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JWB · Lake Zurich, IL
Retro to the future
Over 18 years ago

Lake Zurich is in the midst of a retro revitalization. They have moved the major highway out from downtown and are building condos, shops and apartments. This by  More

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Reviews for Great Barrington    1 Reviews
Daniel · Stockbridge, MA
Great Barrington and The Berkshires are Wonderful!
Over 6 years ago

My wife and I moved to the area with our 2 month old baby after living most of our lives in Colorado and we could not be happier with our decision. Great Barrington and  More

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