2025 Compare Cities Education:
Manhattan, NY vs West New York, NJ

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Highlights
- West New York spends 33.9% less per student than Manhattan.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.4% higher in West New York than in Manhattan. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West New York had 12.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Manhattan
 Manhattan, NYWest New York, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,150$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$29,176  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,233$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock26224573
 Students per Counselor2153  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock14.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock77.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.62.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for Manhattan    2 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Manhattan is a great place with lots to see and do. Exciting to visit and great to live if you have the  More

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This is the best city ever, it is very welcoming and there is a lot of fun things to do. I have lived her for 2 years now and have already had so many great experiences  More

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Reviews for West New York    2 Reviews

Safe and clean town 10 mins from Manhattan, best known for having the best view of the Manhattan skyline along Boulevard  More

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Over 15 years ago

Beautiful views, affordable, easy access to Manhattan, great  More

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