2025 Compare Cities Education:
Taos, NM vs San Marino, CA

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Highlights
- San Marino spends 15.1% more per student than Taos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 81.0% higher in San Marino than in Taos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marino had 12.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Taos
 Taos, NMSan Marino, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,994  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.08  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor691  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.6%1.5%
Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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Reviews for San Marino    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I can't believe that the voters in this city -- always highly REPUBLICAN--are composed of 63% Democrats and in the 30s for republicans. I am a Democrat but was  More

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Over 18 years ago

Our family lived right on the border of San Marino in the 50's and 60's. We went to the fine schools there and enjoyed a wonderful education. There were only 2  More

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