2025 Compare Cities Education:
Normal, IL vs Cupertino, CA

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Highlights
- Cupertino spends 8.4% more per student than Normal.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 63.8% higher in Cupertino than in Normal. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cupertino had 0.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Normal
 Normal, ILCupertino, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,401$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,275  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,804$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65284573
 Students per Counselor756  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.52.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock34.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock8.6%1.5%
Reviews for Normal    5 Reviews

While not a perfect town by any stretch of the imagination, I have lived in Normal my entire life and I have to say that there are FAR worse places one could live. The  More

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Over 16 years ago

I would like to know more about the quality of education at Illinois State  More

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With relatively low crime, good schools and excellent access to higher education, Normal is a great place to raise a family. The city is trying to update its city center  More

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Reviews for Cupertino    7 Reviews

I love this city. Cupertino has everything to offer. We have the best schools, weather, health care, and everything is close by. Absolutely everything is here.   More

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Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived here for 24 years. Cupertino is totally convenient. Literally library, parks, grocery stores, all shopping, bakery’s, restaurants, all within walking  More

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I look at the pros and cons listed here about Cupertino and I just laugh. I’ve lived here for 21 years. Here’s what I can tell you.The pros:-The weather is good year  More

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