2025 Compare Cities Education:
Tulsa, OK vs Los Alamos, NM

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Highlights
- Los Alamos spends 34.4% more per student than Tulsa.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.6% lower in Los Alamos than in Tulsa. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Los Alamos had 11.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Tulsa
 Tulsa, OKLos Alamos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,772$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,287  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,126$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.5  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9274573
 Students per Counselor357  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock17.9%1.5%
Reviews for Tulsa    97 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I have moved from Tulsa in 2002 and miss it so much! Tulsa area was where I was born and raised, I moved to Indiana for marriage. I actually want so badly to move back  More

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I have lived in Tulsa, OK since 2004 meanwhile raising a family and having career modifications, etc. Additionally, I have lived in Florida, Texas, and Nebraska; I have  More

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Over 5 years ago

Nice enough but not welcoming to "outsiders". Tulsa has the slowness of the south but without the hospitality. Honestly there is no reason to make this a permanent  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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