2025 Compare Cities Education:
Winnetka, IL vs Princeton, NJ

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Highlights
- Princeton spends 13.1% more per student than Winnetka.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.5% lower in Princeton than in Winnetka. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Princeton had 1.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Winnetka
 Winnetka, ILPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,781$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,508  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,807$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.97  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10354573
 Students per Counselor481  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.4.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock2.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.90.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock30.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree14.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock19.6%1.5%
Reviews for Winnetka    2 Reviews

Having had children attend both public and private schools. I would say the private schools are better. While the public schools are fine, there isn't any way to measure  More

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This idyllic, leafy, close-in suburb north of Chicago comes straight out of a Frank Capra (or John Hughes - see Home Alone for a view of the housing stock and  More

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Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Over 16 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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