2025 Compare Cities Education:
Middletown, NJ vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Chicago spends 11.6% less per student than Middletown.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 26.9% higher in Chicago than in Middletown. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chicago had 10.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Middletown
 Middletown, NJChicago, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$21,256  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor304  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.47.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%1.5%
Reviews for Middletown    2 Reviews

I lived in the Belford section In north Middletown for about a year and although it was a great area the cost of living and rent is too high. I rented a 2 br 2br condo  More

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Over 17 years ago

this area is excellent. beautiful surroundings with trees and well kept homes.excellent public schooling, not far from nyc which enables a reasonable commute.however,  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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