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Yonkers, NY vs Arlington Heights, IL

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Highlights
- Arlington Heights spends 30.1% less per student than Yonkers.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.7% higher in Arlington Heights than in Yonkers. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Arlington Heights had 16.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Yonkers

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 Yonkers, NYArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student$31,362$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$27,367$18,508$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$18,180$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.7413.9716.23
 Students per Librarian93214804573
 Students per Counselor315481530
 Grade School Educ.8.1%2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.1%1.7%6.3%
 High School Educ.82.8%96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.0%14.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.0%7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.4%59.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.12.3%19.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%3.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.5%1.5%1.5%

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Reviews for Yonkers    7 Reviews

This Year

I lived in Yonkers my entire life, close enough to the city with less congestion. Some areas are difficult to access, and you must have a car to get around. There are a  More

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I've lived in this city for over 20 years in the Bryn Mawr section and I love it. We are the closest suburb to NYC. I can go and watch a broadway show and be back at  More

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My family and I have lived in northeast Yonkers for 18 years after leaving the grime and crime of Manhattan (my home). I bought a cute colonial on a quiet street 11  More

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Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in this city my whole life and it is the absolute best. The people are so kind and always greet you with a smile. The education systems are very good and it  More

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Over 11 years ago

Downtown Arlington Heights has a lot going on, especially in the summer. There are good restaurants and other businesses, and the festivals/music are very good, too. A  More

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Over 13 years ago

After growing up in Deerfield, IL, there is no doubt in my mind that places like Deerfield and Arlington Heights have exceptional education for children. Education  More

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ZIPS IN YONKERS, NEW YORK
10701 10705 10704 10710 10708 10703
ZIPS IN ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS
60004 60005

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