2026 Compare Cities Education:
Palatka, FL vs Montrose, CO

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- Montrose spends 11.7% more per student than Palatka.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.0% higher in Montrose than in Palatka. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Montrose had 8.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Palatka
 Palatka, FLMontrose, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,020$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,170  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,976$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.39  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5624573
 Students per Counselor393  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.15.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.11.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%1.5%
Reviews for Palatka    3 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I have a lovely home on the outskirts of NW Palatka Bannerville area about 15 minutes from publix. Our well water (from the aquafier) is fabulous and the last time I  More

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Over 20 years ago

Palatka is growing and will likely grow more in the near future. Although prices have escalated, housing is still less expensive than St. Augustine. Many people will  More

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Reviews for Montrose    23 Reviews

I've lived in the area for 4 yrs. First 2 in Ridgway. The positive is the City is growing which is bringing interesting development & tax revenue. The Montrose  More

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I was born in Montrose about 50 years ago and despite moving to Telluride, Denver, Ann Arbor, San Francisco and Chicago, I can’t find another place that makes me feel  More

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Okay so here’s the end all be all. If I could give this town a zero I would I came to visit my girlfriend from Denver and I considered moving out here despite being a  More

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