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Paramus, NJ vs West Chicago, IL

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- West Chicago spends 11.5% less per student than Paramus.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.9% higher in West Chicago than in Paramus. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Chicago had 14.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Paramus
 Paramus, NJWest Chicago, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,018$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,950  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,697$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.45  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7094573
 Students per Counselor304  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock12.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Paramus    2 Reviews
Bp · Paramus, NJ
Paramus School System
Over 16 years ago

My siblings and I are products of the Paramus Public School system and I am an attorney, my sister is a doctor and my brother is finishing his MBA. Many of my high  More

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Kimberly · Paramus, NJ
Quality of Life
Over 18 years ago

I have lived here most of my life and it is a fabulous place to live. Community oriented - great schools and great  More

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Bp · West Chicago, IL
Small Town Feel in West Chicago
Over 18 years ago

My husband and I moved to West Chicago 11 years ago. We love it here. It has a small town feel in Big Dupage County. The town holds a community festival called  More

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