2026 Compare Cities Education:
Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ vs Big Bear City, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Big Bear City spends 16.3% more per student than Pinetop-Lakeside.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.2% higher in Big Bear City than in Pinetop-Lakeside. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Big Bear City had 0.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Pinetop-Lakeside
 Pinetop-Lakeside, AZBig Bear City, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,673$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,062  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,933$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock131664573
 Students per Counselor510  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Pinetop-Lakeside    3 Reviews

I'm active duty and moved here about 16 months ago for a permanent change of duty station. My family and I were looking for a nice quiet place that was safe and cost of  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

We had a vacation home in White Mountain summer homes area. The climate in summer is nicer than in the deserts of south AZ. Homes/cabins are a bit expensive,(we sold a  More

   |    Reply

Over 19 years ago

For any interested in moving or visiting this area here are the basics of it. It is a small community that is growing from people trying to escape the city life.  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Pinetop-Lakeside

Reviews for Big Bear City    3 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

this place is great for outdoor  More

   |    Reply

Having lived in Big Bear City, CA for over 6 years, I can tell you that it is one of the best places to raise a family. The schools are excellent, from elementary to  More

   |    Reply

Over 19 years ago

beautiful in the summertime, zowie, would not want to be anywhere else. the cost of living nickels and dimes you to death. one cable choice (expensive), at least 20  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Big Bear City


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.