2026 Compare Cities Education:
Milwaukee, WI vs Barrington, IL

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- Barrington spends 32.2% more per student than Milwaukee.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.5% lower in Barrington than in Milwaukee. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Barrington had 14.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Milwaukee
 Milwaukee, WIBarrington, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,645  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.44  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor527  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock22.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
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

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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

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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

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Reviews for Barrington    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Beautiful gated community with lake, golf course with restaurant and tennis courts.   More

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The best thing in Barrington is the Metra Train, which will take you 50 minutes to Chicago Eastbound or you can take the train to historic Woodstock! Otherwise, you  More

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Over 18 years ago

Very Nice if you like the change of  More

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