2025 Compare Cities Education:
Milwaukee, WI vs Lake Zurich, IL

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Highlights
- Lake Zurich spends 47.4% more per student than Milwaukee.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.2% lower in Lake Zurich than in Milwaukee. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lake Zurich had 14.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Milwaukee
 Milwaukee, WILake Zurich, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,440$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,645  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,628$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.44  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10054573
 Students per Counselor527  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%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 3 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 4 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 Lake Zurich    6 Reviews

The suburb provides convenient access to the Chicago Metro features, as well as the comfort of a small bedroom  More

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LZ downtown revitalization is at a standstill...with townhomes built and not selling..plus our gateway building may never be built due to disagreements on funding by the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Lake Zurich is in the midst of a retro revitalization. They have moved the major highway out from downtown and are building condos, shops and apartments. This by  More

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