2025 Compare Cities Education:
Mill Valley, CA vs Santa Clarita, CA

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Highlights
- Santa Clarita spends 17.4% less per student than Mill Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.2% higher in Santa Clarita than in Mill Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Santa Clarita had 7.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Mill Valley
 Mill Valley, CASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,962  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor508  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.75.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree10.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Mill Valley    7 Reviews

I lived in southern Marin County for 20 years and lived it. Just moved  More

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Over 15 years ago

Mill Valley is a perfect place to live and raise a family, if you don't mind a cost of living index of 233. Don't distress - go mountain biking or hiking with  More

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Over 16 years ago

Good weather all year around. Great public schools. Cost of living very high. Crime low wonderful outdoor activities nearby like hiking, beaches,  More

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Reviews for Santa Clarita    56 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

It’s called awesome Town for a reason! Great schools, great People and climate! It’s a treasure!   More

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Wonderful community! Beautiful paseo paths throughout great for bike riding, roller skating, scooters, walks and jogs. Great weather, 30 minutes from the beach, lots  More

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My husband and I moved into our first home in 1989 - just as the Valencia Mall broke ground. I still miss the Bob's Big Boy at the corner of Valencia Blvd. and Magic  More

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