Most Educated Cities in Nebraska
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 Nebraska 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. Linoma Beach leads the ranking with a value of 86.1% and a population of 36.
The top three cities are Linoma Beach (86.1%), Glenwood (80.7%), and Cowles (66.7%). 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 Nebraska.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Linoma Beach | 86.1% | 36 |
| #2 | Glenwood | 80.7% | 663 |
| #3 | Cowles | 66.7% | 3 |
| #4 | Overland | 60.4% | 212 |
| #5 | Gretna | 53.1% | 9,117 |
| #6 | Valley | 50.1% | 3,113 |
| #7 | Nenzel | 50.0% | 19 |
| #8 | Yankee Hill | 49.6% | 250 |
| #9 | Bow Valley | 48.8% | 108 |
| #10 | Papillion | 48.1% | 24,063 |
| #11 | Newcastle | 46.2% | 329 |
| #12 | Fontanelle | 45.5% | 61 |
| #13 | Hickman | 44.8% | 2,834 |
| #14 | Mason City | 44.4% | 175 |
| #15 | Richfield | 44.0% | 37 |
| #16 | Dalton | 43.8% | 470 |
| #17 | Beaver Lake | 43.7% | 2,198 |
| #18 | Julian | 43.6% | 42 |
| #19 | Bennet | 43.0% | 1,174 |
| #20 | Hazard | 42.6% | 72 |
| #21 | Crab Orchard | 42.1% | 23 |
| #22 | Bennington | 41.8% | 2,417 |
| #23 | Ericson | 41.7% | 114 |
| #24 | Chadron | 41.4% | 5,207 |
| #25 | Lincoln | 41.0% | 291,932 |
| #26 | Omaha | 40.3% | 488,197 |
| #27 | Bartlett | 39.5% | 162 |
| #28 | Princeton | 39.4% | 130 |
| #29 | Melia | 39.3% | 43 |
| #30 | Oak | 39.2% | 57 |
| #31 | Wood Lake | 38.9% | 18 |
| #32 | Lakeview | 38.8% | 446 |
| #33 | Bruning | 38.2% | 267 |
| #34 | Woodland Hills | 37.9% | 256 |
| #35 | Laurel | 37.8% | 947 |
| #36 | Aten | 37.6% | 85 |
| #37 | Prosser | 37.5% | 95 |
| #38 | Seward | 37.2% | 7,665 |
| #39 | Blair | 37.0% | 7,868 |
| #40 | Brady | 37.0% | 456 |
| #41 | Peru | 37.0% | 691 |
| #42 | Kearney | 36.9% | 34,024 |
| #43 | Nemaha | 36.6% | 94 |
| #44 | Saronville | 36.6% | 76 |
| #45 | Waco | 36.4% | 155 |
| #46 | Whitney | 36.4% | 57 |
| #47 | Wellfleet | 36.2% | 81 |
| #48 | Chalco | 36.1% | 10,625 |
| #49 | Butte | 36.0% | 357 |
| #50 | Amherst | 35.9% | 273 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most educated in Nebraska?
Linoma Beach ranks #1 for most educated cities in Nebraska with a value of 86.1% and a population of 36.
How many cities are ranked for most educated cities in Nebraska?
There are 50 cities ranked for most educated cities in Nebraska. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Nebraska compare to other states for most educated cities?
You can compare Nebraska'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.