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River Forest, IL vs Edina, MN

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- Edina spends 11.9% less per student than River Forest.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.0% higher in Edina than in River Forest. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Edina had 0.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to River Forest
 River Forest, ILEdina, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$19,300$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,508  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,461$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.97  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7534573
 Students per Counselor481  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.79.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree13.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.1%1.5%
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Reviews for River Forest    5 Reviews
Anon · Oak Park, IL
Quiet Upscale Neighborhood
Over 15 years ago

River Forest as a whole is an old suburb outside of Chicago, very quiet and upscale. River Forest neighbors Oak Park, which does have much more to offer in terms of  More

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Anon · Oak Park, IL
Quiet Upscale Neighborhood
Over 15 years ago

River Forest as a whole is an old suburb outside of Chicago, very quiet and upscale. River Forest neighbors Oak Park, which does have much more to offer in terms of  More

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Anon · Oak Park, IL
Quiet Upscale Neighborhood
Over 15 years ago

River Forest as a whole is an old suburb outside of Chicago, very quiet and upscale. River Forest neighbors Oak Park, which does have much more to offer in terms of  More

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Reviews for Edina    6 Reviews
Slim · Suwanee, GA
10,000 Lakes are Calling
Over 16 years ago

Born and raised in Minnesota, moved to GA 2.5 years ago. Georgia is a wonderful place, but I miss Minnesota, family and friends so very much. Moving back,as soon as our  More

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Mutaz · Minneapolis, MN
Edina,MN
Over 16 years ago

I love this place, but it is unbelievably expensive...it is clost to downtown Mpls and st.paul. great neighbourhood and nice  More

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Kathleen · Minneapolis, MN
Little Switzerland
Over 18 years ago

This city works. It snows and before you know it, the road is cleared and salted. The school district is top rated. Lots and lots of parks. Kids are active in  More

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