Most Educated Cities in Minnesota
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 Minnesota 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. Woodland leads the ranking with a value of 84.4% and a population of 505.
The top three cities are Woodland (84.4%), St. John's University (80.9%), and Deephaven (79.7%). 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 Minnesota.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Woodland | 84.4% | 505 |
| #2 | St. John's University | 80.9% | 1,615 |
| #3 | Deephaven | 79.7% | 3,835 |
| #4 | Greenwood | 79.5% | 720 |
| #5 | Sunfish Lake | 76.9% | 594 |
| #6 | Minnetonka Beach | 74.8% | 410 |
| #7 | Falcon Heights | 74.0% | 5,145 |
| #8 | Shorewood | 72.8% | 7,679 |
| #9 | North Oaks | 72.4% | 5,175 |
| #10 | Edina | 72.2% | 53,125 |
| #11 | Wayzata | 72.2% | 4,363 |
| #12 | Medicine Lake | 71.0% | 541 |
| #13 | Lauderdale | 69.7% | 2,386 |
| #14 | Marine on St. Croix | 69.7% | 712 |
| #15 | Orono | 68.9% | 8,205 |
| #16 | Dellwood | 67.9% | 1,145 |
| #17 | Mendota Heights | 67.9% | 11,644 |
| #18 | Medina | 67.6% | 6,858 |
| #19 | Victoria | 67.3% | 10,972 |
| #20 | Minnetrista | 66.9% | 8,509 |
| #21 | Lutsen | 64.8% | 234 |
| #22 | Plymouth | 64.8% | 79,526 |
| #23 | Tonka Bay | 64.8% | 1,361 |
| #24 | Eden Prairie | 64.7% | 63,249 |
| #25 | Chanhassen | 64.4% | 26,001 |
| #26 | Arden Hills | 64.0% | 9,737 |
| #27 | St. Louis Park | 63.9% | 49,541 |
| #28 | Minnetonka | 63.3% | 53,256 |
| #29 | Woodbury | 63.2% | 76,945 |
| #30 | Shoreview | 63.1% | 26,724 |
| #31 | Pine Springs | 63.0% | 412 |
| #32 | Independence | 62.9% | 3,695 |
| #33 | Birchwood Village | 62.7% | 960 |
| #34 | Mahtomedi | 62.6% | 8,108 |
| #35 | Carver | 61.7% | 5,935 |
| #36 | Golden Valley | 61.7% | 21,927 |
| #37 | Lake Elmo | 61.7% | 12,504 |
| #38 | Afton | 60.1% | 2,944 |
| #39 | St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties), Minnesota | 59.4% | 9,516 |
| #40 | Lilydale | 56.7% | 752 |
| #41 | Grant | 56.5% | 3,959 |
| #42 | Oronoco | 56.4% | 1,665 |
| #43 | Maple Grove | 55.9% | 70,539 |
| #44 | Rogers | 54.9% | 13,405 |
| #45 | Long Lake | 54.5% | 1,710 |
| #46 | Minneapolis | 54.5% | 426,845 |
| #47 | Roseville | 54.4% | 35,905 |
| #48 | Eagan | 53.4% | 68,158 |
| #49 | St. Marys Point | 52.9% | 484 |
| #50 | Corcoran | 52.8% | 6,854 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most educated in Minnesota?
Woodland ranks #1 for most educated cities in Minnesota with a value of 84.4% and a population of 505.
How many cities are ranked for most educated cities in Minnesota?
There are 50 cities ranked for most educated cities in Minnesota. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Minnesota compare to other states for most educated cities?
You can compare Minnesota'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.