2025 Compare Cities Education:
Omaha, NE vs Arlington Heights, IL

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Highlights
- Arlington Heights spends 50.1% more per student than Omaha.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.6% lower in Arlington Heights than in Omaha. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Arlington Heights had 6.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Omaha
 Omaha, NEArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,673  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.12  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor372  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 2 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived in this city my whole life and it is the absolute best. The people are so kind and always greet you with a smile. The education systems are very good and it  More

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Over 12 years ago

Downtown Arlington Heights has a lot going on, especially in the summer. There are good restaurants and other businesses, and the festivals/music are very good, too. A  More

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Over 14 years ago

After growing up in Deerfield, IL, there is no doubt in my mind that places like Deerfield and Arlington Heights have exceptional education for children. Education  More

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