Most Educated Cities in Kansas
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 Kansas 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. Westwood Hills leads the ranking with a value of 91.5% and a population of 484.
The top three cities are Westwood Hills (91.5%), Mission Hills (87.1%), and Odin (87.1%). 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 Kansas.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Westwood Hills | 91.5% | 484 |
| #2 | Mission Hills | 87.1% | 3,556 |
| #3 | Odin | 87.1% | 62 |
| #4 | Mission Woods | 86.5% | 182 |
| #5 | Elyria | 85.2% | 291 |
| #6 | Fairway | 83.2% | 4,177 |
| #7 | Eastborough | 82.3% | 767 |
| #8 | Mentor | 77.6% | 85 |
| #9 | Lake Quivira | 77.1% | 942 |
| #10 | Leawood | 75.1% | 33,844 |
| #11 | Westwood | 73.9% | 1,851 |
| #12 | Prairie Village | 73.4% | 22,937 |
| #13 | Chicopee | 71.3% | 405 |
| #14 | Kipp | 65.4% | 81 |
| #15 | Codell | 63.0% | 54 |
| #16 | Overland Park | 62.9% | 197,199 |
| #17 | Sycamore | 62.8% | 43 |
| #18 | Radley | 61.2% | 123 |
| #19 | Idana | 58.3% | 30 |
| #20 | Lenexa | 56.8% | 57,986 |
| #21 | Barnard | 56.6% | 84 |
| #22 | Kechi | 55.2% | 2,935 |
| #23 | Lawrence | 55.1% | 95,459 |
| #24 | Beaver | 53.8% | 13 |
| #25 | Roeland Park | 53.6% | 6,800 |
| #26 | Mission | 52.6% | 9,928 |
| #27 | Shawnee | 52.4% | 68,175 |
| #28 | Andover | 52.1% | 15,508 |
| #29 | Manhattan | 52.1% | 53,951 |
| #30 | Greeley County unified government (balance), Kansas | 50.2% | 420 |
| #31 | Bucyrus | 50.0% | 16 |
| #32 | Elmdale | 50.0% | 39 |
| #33 | Mildred | 50.0% | 6 |
| #34 | St. Marks | 50.0% | 87 |
| #35 | Olathe | 49.4% | 143,720 |
| #36 | Peck | 49.0% | 98 |
| #37 | Ringo | 49.0% | 57 |
| #38 | Hesston | 48.8% | 3,747 |
| #39 | Bel Aire | 47.8% | 8,654 |
| #40 | North Newton | 46.8% | 2,150 |
| #41 | Elbing | 46.6% | 287 |
| #42 | Baldwin City | 45.9% | 4,881 |
| #43 | Lindsborg | 45.3% | 3,773 |
| #44 | Munden | 44.6% | 178 |
| #45 | Spring Hill | 44.2% | 8,691 |
| #46 | Hays | 43.9% | 21,078 |
| #47 | Elk Falls | 43.8% | 135 |
| #48 | Wheaton | 42.9% | 83 |
| #49 | Milton | 42.5% | 166 |
| #50 | Viola | 42.2% | 200 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most educated in Kansas?
Westwood Hills ranks #1 for most educated cities in Kansas with a value of 91.5% and a population of 484.
How many cities are ranked for most educated cities in Kansas?
There are 50 cities ranked for most educated cities in Kansas. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Kansas compare to other states for most educated cities?
You can compare Kansas'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.