Most Educated Cities in Illinois
Cities ranked by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most educated cities in Illinois based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher from highest to lowest. Beverly leads the ranking with a value of 100.0% and a population of 29.
The top three cities are Beverly (100.0%), Kenilworth (91.9%), and Glencoe (88.2%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most educated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Illinois.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Beverly | 100.0% | 29 |
| #2 | Kenilworth | 91.9% | 2,543 |
| #3 | Glencoe | 88.2% | 8,715 |
| #4 | Winnetka | 87.3% | 12,508 |
| #5 | Bannockburn | 86.7% | 1,125 |
| #6 | Wilmette | 84.6% | 27,550 |
| #7 | Deerfield | 82.7% | 19,185 |
| #8 | Western Springs | 82.0% | 13,353 |
| #9 | Lake Bluff | 81.8% | 5,834 |
| #10 | Northfield | 81.7% | 5,683 |
| #11 | Hinsdale | 81.3% | 17,155 |
| #12 | Lake Forest | 80.8% | 19,190 |
| #13 | Kildeer | 78.9% | 4,189 |
| #14 | Tower Lakes | 77.8% | 1,148 |
| #15 | Clarendon Hills | 77.4% | 8,642 |
| #16 | Lincolnshire | 76.7% | 7,937 |
| #17 | Riverwoods | 76.4% | 3,988 |
| #18 | Hawthorn Woods | 76.3% | 9,145 |
| #19 | Highland Park | 76.1% | 30,229 |
| #20 | North Barrington | 75.4% | 3,113 |
| #21 | Mettawa | 74.9% | 665 |
| #22 | Prestbury | 74.5% | 2,174 |
| #23 | Long Grove | 73.8% | 8,266 |
| #24 | River Forest | 73.4% | 11,489 |
| #25 | Northbrook | 73.1% | 34,642 |
| #26 | Unity | 73.1% | 153 |
| #27 | Barrington | 72.6% | 11,049 |
| #28 | Oak Park | 72.5% | 53,315 |
| #29 | Old Mill Creek | 72.2% | 131 |
| #30 | Deer Park | 71.9% | 3,711 |
| #31 | Naperville | 71.7% | 149,424 |
| #32 | Ridgefield | 71.7% | 218 |
| #33 | Libertyville | 71.5% | 20,493 |
| #34 | South Barrington | 71.4% | 5,004 |
| #35 | Third Lake | 70.9% | 1,203 |
| #36 | Barrington Hills | 70.6% | 3,923 |
| #37 | Baileyville | 70.5% | 96 |
| #38 | Evanston | 70.3% | 76,552 |
| #39 | Riverside | 69.8% | 9,079 |
| #40 | Golf | 69.6% | 548 |
| #41 | Burr Ridge | 69.2% | 11,119 |
| #42 | Inverness | 68.8% | 7,541 |
| #43 | Glen Ellyn | 68.3% | 28,270 |
| #44 | Glenview | 68.1% | 47,682 |
| #45 | Trout Valley | 68.1% | 584 |
| #46 | Leland Grove | 67.1% | 1,595 |
| #47 | Oak Brook | 67.1% | 8,028 |
| #48 | Flossmoor | 67.0% | 9,666 |
| #49 | Buffalo Grove | 66.6% | 42,824 |
| #50 | Vernon Hills | 66.6% | 26,772 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most educated in Illinois?
Beverly ranks #1 for most educated cities in Illinois with a value of 100.0% and a population of 29.
How many cities are ranked for most educated cities in Illinois?
There are 50 cities ranked for most educated cities in Illinois. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Illinois compare to other states for most educated cities?
You can compare Illinois's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most educated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.