2025 Compare Cities Education:
St. Paul, MN vs Pierre, SD

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- Pierre spends 54.4% less per student than St. Paul.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.1% higher in Pierre than in St. Paul. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pierre had 9.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to St. Paul
 St. Paul, MNPierre, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,193$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,480  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,184$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.28  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock17734573
 Students per Counselor487  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for St. Paul    24 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

St Paul is a nice city to live, especially for raising a family. I am a transplant, moving here 33 years ago at the age of 26. I am self employed in the remodeling  More

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Over 7 years ago

I have lived in Minnesota my whole life and I’m 50+. As you get older the humidity is unbearable and the mosquitoes seem to get bigger?! I can count on one hand how  More

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Over 8 years ago

The MPA community is the most at home I have ever felt.  More

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Reviews for Pierre    4 Reviews

Since coming here, I have gone through cabin fever several times. The State of South Dakota capitol is located here and has stressed it's need to lure professionals to  More

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I love Pierre. It is simply gorgeous in all seasons. In summer I can take quiet, late night walks in the cooler hours without fear. There are quite a few small  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pierre is safe and great for kids, but has no restaurants or activities to do. The town is operated by a few wealthy families that keep large good paying comapanies out.  More

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