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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Waltham, MA vs Pleasanton, CA

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- Pleasanton spends 24.5% less per student than Waltham.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 80.2% higher in Pleasanton than in Waltham. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pleasanton had 4.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Waltham
 Waltham, MAPleasanton, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,788$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,196  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,104$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.99  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock95554573
 Students per Counselor331  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock22.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Waltham    2 Reviews
Camille · Waltham, MA
Life on Moody Street
Over 15 years ago

My husband and I moved from west of Worcester to Waltham a few months ago and are really enjoying life here. We're situated in an apartment close to Moody Street and  More

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Sukie · Waltham, MA
Educational opportunities in and around Waltham
Over 17 years ago

Waltham is home to two well respected colleges/universities: Bentley and Brandeis. That, however, is not all. For within half an hour or so, by commuter train or car,  More

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Reviews for Pleasanton    18 Reviews
Todd · Pleasanton, CA
You Get What You Give
Over 1 years ago

I have been a resident of Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley (including the cities of Dublin, Livermore, and San Ramon) for nearly 30 years. Perception of life quality in  More

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Bobberson · Lincoln, NE
Great!
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in the city for 5 years and love it. Make Sure to Check it  More

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Bobberson · Lincoln, NE
Poop
Over 6 years ago

LITERALLY STUPID the tacos are great  More

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