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San Carlos, CA vs Saratoga, CA

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Highlights
- Saratoga spends 8.4% less per student than San Carlos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.1% higher in Saratoga than in San Carlos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Saratoga had 0.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to San Carlos
 San Carlos, CASaratoga, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,401$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,457  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,804$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.79  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65284573
 Students per Counselor431  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.67.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock30.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock8.9%1.5%
Reviews for San Carlos    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I have lived in San Carlos for over 15 years and absolutely love it! There is a great mix of age groups and it is becoming more ethnically diverse. Kids play on my  More

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Reviews for Saratoga    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

We moved to Saratoga 2 years ago and we are little bit disappointed. Schools are great but kids almost never play outside although it is VERY safe little town. Neighbors  More

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Over 19 years ago

Saratoga schools are first rate. Great parent involvment fairly diverse. Schools seem always interested in  More

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