2025 Compare Cities Education:
Ouray, CO vs Los Alamos, NM

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Highlights
- Los Alamos spends 17.8% less per student than Ouray.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 46.2% higher in Los Alamos than in Ouray. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Los Alamos had 0.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ouray
 Ouray, COLos Alamos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,772$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,651  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,126$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio9.51  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9274573
 Students per Counselor132  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock17.9%1.5%
Reviews for Ouray    2 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived here a year now and it’s an absolutely wonderful place to live in. The San Juan mountains are breathtaking and there is practically no crime. People are  More

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Over 16 years ago

One of the most beautifull areas to drive thro and into, all around area. Fantastic views, waterfall drops right into the back of the town Sit in the hot tub and loook  More

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Reviews for Los Alamos    7 Reviews

I've lived here for 8 years now. Fantastic weather, beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Close-knit, welcoming and well-educated community that is safe and provides  More

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Over 7 years ago

This school is not what it once was, and it is far from the best school in Los Alamos. If your child is a student here: 1) expect unresponsive teachers who manage your  More

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November 1, 2010 If you like bright blue skies and bountiful sunshine with spectacular views in every direction (blue skies & sunshine only 90-95% of the time),  More

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