2026 Compare Cities Education:
Menasha, WI vs Milwaukee, WI

Change Cities
Highlights
- Milwaukee spends 18.7% more per student than Menasha.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.4% higher in Milwaukee than in Menasha. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Milwaukee had 9.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Menasha
 Menasha, WIMilwaukee, WIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,577$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,130  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,875$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.27  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12344573
 Students per Counselor329  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock84.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Menasha    3 Reviews

Weather in the region is 4-season, with about 45 inches of snow per winter (often it melts off in a thaw like last week but it can remain for months). Spring takes a  More

   |    Reply

I am originally from California and was never able to afford to buy a home there. My wife, kids and I moved to Menasha WI in 2003 and within two years we purchased a  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

My family enjoys living in Menasha due to many facts. In short, the schools are great, the people are friendly and the municiple services provided are fantastic. We are  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Menasha

Reviews for Milwaukee    110 Reviews

I have lived in Milwaukee for about 5 years. I really like the area, but I also plan on moving away soon. It is a unique city that has its charm though. Here is my  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

I've gone to Milwaukee many times for vacation, and it is a beautiful city with great lakeside views and beaches, stunning river walks, and of course the delicous cheese  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

Pretty decent city with some things to offer although crime is on the rise and segregation is out of control by race and income  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Milwaukee


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.