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Pleasant Prairie, WI vs Grayslake, IL

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- Grayslake spends 65.4% more per student than Pleasant Prairie.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.5% lower in Grayslake than in Pleasant Prairie. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Grayslake had 3.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Pleasant Prairie
 Pleasant Prairie, WIGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,440$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,696  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,628$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.35  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10054573
 Students per Counselor350  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.6%1.5%
Reviews for Pleasant Prairie    1 Reviews

Outdoor space is adequate and proximity to Lake Michigan is fairly decent....although there is ABSOLUTELY nothing to do or see on the 'beaches' here in June-August. The  More

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Reviews for Grayslake    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Property tax is one of the highest in the nation a $220000 home will cost you $10980 in taxes annually as of 9/2014 This information can be verified on the  More

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Grayslake weather is very difficult to enjoy outdoor activities. In summer, it is SO humid and hot and full of mosquitos that you cannot enjoy a beautiful summer night.  More

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Over 15 years ago

3% of home value annually/ A $300,000 home will cost you 10K in annual property taxes. Where does it all  More

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