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San Juan Capistrano, CA vs Petaluma, CA

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- Petaluma spends 10.3% more per student than San Juan Capistrano.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.3% lower in Petaluma than in San Juan Capistrano. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Petaluma had 5.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to San Juan Capistrano
 San Juan Capistrano, CAPetaluma, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,850$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,911  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,508$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock142404573
 Students per Counselor595  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
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Reviews for San Juan Capistrano    8 Reviews
John · Acampo, CA
Lovely place to love
Over 7 years ago

Lovely place to live nice people lovely and quite neighborhood  More

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Uli · San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Over 9 years ago

wonderful small town with history. super climate, close to LA and  More

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David · San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Over 14 years ago

Excellent source and very simple to use. The data, information gathered was valuable for decision  More

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Reviews for Petaluma    16 Reviews
Chris · Petaluma, CA
Old hippies are in charge
Over 4 years ago

I agree with the low star reviews. Been here for 25 years, raised a family and seen everything turn to the left and worse. Weather is glorious, love the old Victorians  More

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O · Petaluma, CA
A great place to call home, if you can afford it
Over 4 years ago

We’ve lived here for 3 years and we love it. It has taken some time to grow on us. We moved from SF where we had lived over 15 years, we were not used to one year leases  More

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Ima · Petaluma, CA
California living at its finest!
Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived here a couple of years (after living in others parts of the Bay Area for 15+ years) and I love it! Great neighborhoods, friendly folks, good schools with  More

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