Most Educated Cities in Missouri
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 Missouri 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. Irwin leads the ranking with a value of 100.0% and a population of 37.
The top three cities are Irwin (100.0%), Warson Woods (88.6%), and Ladue (87.8%). 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 Missouri.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Irwin | 100.0% | 37 |
| #2 | Warson Woods | 88.6% | 2,312 |
| #3 | Ladue | 87.8% | 8,948 |
| #4 | Crystal Lake Park | 87.5% | 472 |
| #5 | Frontenac | 86.9% | 3,669 |
| #6 | Glendale | 86.6% | 6,111 |
| #7 | Huntleigh | 86.3% | 384 |
| #8 | Clayton | 83.8% | 17,282 |
| #9 | Des Peres | 80.5% | 9,145 |
| #10 | Twin Oaks | 77.7% | 685 |
| #11 | Clarkson Valley | 77.0% | 2,592 |
| #12 | Richmond Heights | 76.0% | 9,179 |
| #13 | Town and Country | 75.9% | 11,605 |
| #14 | Westwood | 75.4% | 293 |
| #15 | Brentwood | 73.0% | 8,151 |
| #16 | Chesterfield | 72.4% | 49,591 |
| #17 | Parkville | 70.4% | 8,022 |
| #18 | Loch Lloyd | 69.3% | 815 |
| #19 | Webster Groves | 68.8% | 23,771 |
| #20 | Olivette | 68.5% | 8,539 |
| #21 | Wildwood | 68.2% | 35,168 |
| #22 | New Market | 68.0% | 65 |
| #23 | Country Life Acres | 66.7% | 80 |
| #24 | Creve Coeur | 66.7% | 18,643 |
| #25 | Kirkwood | 66.2% | 29,302 |
| #26 | Grantwood Village | 66.1% | 915 |
| #27 | Bellerive Acres | 65.8% | 413 |
| #28 | Ballwin | 65.1% | 30,835 |
| #29 | Pasadena Park | 64.7% | 670 |
| #30 | University City | 64.2% | 34,655 |
| #31 | Sunset Hills | 64.0% | 9,113 |
| #32 | Rock Hill | 63.3% | 4,708 |
| #33 | Manchester | 62.1% | 18,189 |
| #34 | Fremont Hills | 62.0% | 1,326 |
| #35 | Weatherby Lake | 61.5% | 2,465 |
| #36 | Lake Lotawana | 61.4% | 2,378 |
| #37 | Arrow Rock | 60.6% | 43 |
| #38 | Innsbrook | 60.0% | 872 |
| #39 | Lake Winnebago | 59.6% | 1,401 |
| #40 | Weldon Spring Heights | 59.5% | 198 |
| #41 | Bel-Nor | 58.8% | 1,472 |
| #42 | Oakland | 58.1% | 1,619 |
| #43 | Crestwood | 56.7% | 12,298 |
| #44 | Columbia | 56.5% | 127,200 |
| #45 | Maplewood | 56.1% | 8,154 |
| #46 | Ellisville | 56.0% | 9,908 |
| #47 | Cottleville | 54.2% | 5,750 |
| #48 | Medill | 53.9% | 121 |
| #49 | Shrewsbury | 53.7% | 6,328 |
| #50 | Weldon Spring | 53.4% | 5,291 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most educated in Missouri?
Irwin ranks #1 for most educated cities in Missouri with a value of 100.0% and a population of 37.
How many cities are ranked for most educated cities in Missouri?
There are 50 cities ranked for most educated cities in Missouri. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Missouri compare to other states for most educated cities?
You can compare Missouri'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.