2025 Compare Cities Education:
St. Cloud, MN vs Lakeville, MN

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Highlights
- Lakeville spends 2.5% more per student than St. Cloud.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.5% higher in Lakeville than in St. Cloud. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lakeville had 6.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to St. Cloud
 St. Cloud, MNLakeville, MNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,289$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,837  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,532$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.3  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9304573
 Students per Counselor478  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for St. Cloud    11 Reviews

The scenery and the water is amazing here affordable living for retired people  More

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Over 4 years ago

Lived here previously, have friends that still do. i don't know why anyone stays. It is the armpit of the state. Smaller town, so everyone knows everyone and is in your  More

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Over 8 years ago

A Stabbing happened at a local mall. I would not recommend the school district either. I heard about bullying in the schools too. I would not recommend living in the  More

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Reviews for Lakeville    8 Reviews

We lived in Lakeville for 3 years (2015-18). My husband and I have traveled all over the country. We've lived in California, Hawaii, Arizona, Colorado and Minnesota.  More

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I’ve grown up in Lakeville for 20 years. I know this area better than the back of my hand. The schools are excellent, especially North HS. The housing is cheap and  More

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I have found Lakeville to have many amenities and its nice its so close to the Twin Cities. HOWEVER, unless have bunches of money in your pocket or are a local you will  More

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