2025 Compare Cities Education:
San Anselmo, CA vs Lafayette, CA

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- Lafayette spends 28.0% less per student than San Anselmo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.9% higher in Lafayette than in San Anselmo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lafayette had 0.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to San Anselmo
 San Anselmo, CALafayette, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,192$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,962  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,565$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock75184573
 Students per Counselor508  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.72.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.9%1.5%
Reviews for San Anselmo    3 Reviews

I've lived here for over forty five years and I can't wait to leave! The cost of living is ridiculous and, though the statistics about population growth always appear  More

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We love, love, love San Anselmo. It has great schools, is very walkable/bikeable, is not a far walk or bike from that funky town of Fairfax, everyone is friendly! Very  More

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Over 18 years ago

We love it here, but the cost of housing is astronomical, and has us rethinking whether we can stay here much longer. Considering first mortgage, second mortgage and  More

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Reviews for Lafayette    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Living in Lafayette is wonderful, if you can afford it! The rolling hills, the great schools and the climate make this a great place to  More

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Great place to raise kids, nice restaurants and some good stores. A bit sparse on things like theaters etc. Weather in Summer is HOT HOT HOT. Bring sunblock and  More

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Over 18 years ago

Summers are too cool due to marine  More

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