2025 Compare Cities Education:
St. Augustine, FL vs Los Alamos, NM

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Highlights
- Los Alamos spends 38.1% more per student than St. Augustine.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.2% lower in Los Alamos than in St. Augustine. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Los Alamos had 3.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to St. Augustine
 St. Augustine, FLLos Alamos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,772$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,780  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,126$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.34  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9274573
 Students per Counselor433  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock17.9%1.5%
Reviews for St. Augustine    25 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I have lived her for 19 years and cannot leave for various reasons but would if I could. When we first moved here it was quiet, affordable and had good restaurant  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great area, but in decline due to the number of tristate refugees who are moving here in droves and ruining a once charming area just like they have done in South  More

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Over 4 years ago

Completely overcrowded place to live. It takes 40 min to go 4 miles. Don't live  More

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Reviews for Los Alamos    7 Reviews

I've lived here for 8 years now. Fantastic weather, beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Close-knit, welcoming and well-educated community that is safe and provides  More

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Over 7 years ago

This school is not what it once was, and it is far from the best school in Los Alamos. If your child is a student here: 1) expect unresponsive teachers who manage your  More

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November 1, 2010 If you like bright blue skies and bountiful sunshine with spectacular views in every direction (blue skies & sunshine only 90-95% of the time),  More

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