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Washington borough, NJ vs Tappan, NY

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- Tappan spends 22.5% more per student than Washington borough.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.1% higher in Tappan than in Washington borough. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Tappan had 3.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Washington borough
 Washington borough, NJTappan, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$30,157$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,835  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,649$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.81  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6654573
 Students per Counselor290  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%1.5%
Reviews for Washington Borough    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

They are trying to update the area but overall if you have children i would not move to Washington  More

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Over 18 years ago

Rolling countryside. Reasonable housing prices. About 1 hr commute to NYC, close to border of Northern PA. Offers outdoor/nature recreation (hiking, swimming,  More

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