2025 Compare Cities Education:
Reading, PA vs Princeton, NJ

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Highlights
- Princeton spends 37.6% more per student than Reading.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.7% lower in Princeton than in Reading. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Princeton had 37.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Reading
 Reading, PAPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,781$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,807  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,807$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.67  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10354573
 Students per Counselor346  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.15.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock2.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.10.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock30.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock19.6%1.5%
Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 11 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Over 16 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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