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Old Tappan, NJ vs Garden City, NY

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- Garden City spends 25.8% more per student than Old Tappan.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.1% lower in Garden City than in Old Tappan. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Garden City had 1.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Old Tappan
 Old Tappan, NJGarden City, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$31,321$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,950  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,368$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.45  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9794573
 Students per Counselor304  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.5.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.75.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Garden City    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Expensive, pretty, good commute to New York  More

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Over 18 years ago

Bus and railroad service is excellent. However, there is too much traffic. Travelling across town takes at least 15 minutes during off peak hours. Around noon and six  More

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