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West Chicago, IL vs Grayslake, IL

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- Grayslake spends 11.0% more per student than West Chicago.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.0% higher in Grayslake than in West Chicago. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Grayslake had 20.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to West Chicago
 West Chicago, ILGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,440$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,682  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,628$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.43  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10054573
 Students per Counselor535  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.6%1.5%
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Reviews for West Chicago    1 Reviews
Bp · West Chicago, IL
Small Town Feel in West Chicago
Over 18 years ago

My husband and I moved to West Chicago 11 years ago. We love it here. It has a small town feel in Big Dupage County. The town holds a community festival called  More

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Reviews for Grayslake    3 Reviews
diane · Grayslake, IL
Property tax
Over 11 years ago

Property tax is one of the highest in the nation a $220000 home will cost you $10980 in taxes annually as of 9/2014 This information can be verified on the  More

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Mom2 · Grayslake, IL
Humid in summer, cold in winter
Over 14 years ago

Grayslake weather is very difficult to enjoy outdoor activities. In summer, it is SO humid and hot and full of mosquitos that you cannot enjoy a beautiful summer night.  More

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Fred · Grayslake, IL
Property Taxes are high
Over 15 years ago

3% of home value annually/ A $300,000 home will cost you 10K in annual property taxes. Where does it all  More

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