2025 Compare Cities Education:
Salinas, CA vs Ontario, CA

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Highlights
- Ontario spends 4.6% less per student than Salinas.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.6% higher in Ontario than in Salinas. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ontario had 21.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Salinas
 Salinas, CAOntario, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,673$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,156  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,933$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.73  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock131664573
 Students per Counselor526  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock12.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock75.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Salinas    15 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Sacred Heart School is a fine Catholic school in the heart of Salinas, Ca. Victoria Torcolini was principal of this PK-8 school from 2006-2009. Under her leadership, SHS  More

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Over 13 years ago

I Was born and raise in salinas. In 2006 my family moved to the central valley. I moved back to salinas in 2011. I moved back Because I got a better job in Carmel. I  More

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Salinas, California has some of the best weather in Central California. I love looking out at the mountain ranges that line the Salinas River Valley. It's a shame that  More

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Reviews for Ontario    6 Reviews

We've lived in this area for several years. Traveling long distances to other cities for churches. Passing a quiet, unassuming church along the way for years. Until  More

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I think Ontario,ca us awesome because we have an entertainment Venue and large shopping mall to please everyone of all  More

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