Most Educated Cities in New Jersey
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 New Jersey 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. Leeds Point leads the ranking with a value of 100.0% and a population of 78.
The top three cities are Leeds Point (100.0%), Tavistock (100.0%), and Pluckemin (99.3%). 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 New Jersey.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Leeds Point | 100.0% | 78 |
| #2 | Tavistock | 100.0% | 12 |
| #3 | Pluckemin | 99.3% | 490 |
| #4 | Rutgers University-Livingston Campus | 91.7% | 3,041 |
| #5 | Short Hills | 90.0% | 14,398 |
| #6 | Rutgers University-Busch Campus | 88.4% | 5,747 |
| #7 | Kean University | 87.5% | 1,359 |
| #8 | Plainsboro Center | 86.9% | 2,683 |
| #9 | Mantoloking | 86.4% | 468 |
| #10 | Blawenburg | 85.9% | 92 |
| #11 | Harlingen | 85.7% | 697 |
| #12 | Upper Montclair | 85.5% | 12,279 |
| #13 | Chatham | 84.7% | 9,219 |
| #14 | Princeton, New Jersey | 84.6% | 30,451 |
| #15 | Mountain Lakes | 84.4% | 4,535 |
| #16 | Montclair State University | 83.5% | 2,177 |
| #17 | Glen Ridge | 83.4% | 7,827 |
| #18 | Hoboken | 83.1% | 58,340 |
| #19 | Essex Fells | 81.5% | 2,320 |
| #20 | Spring Lake | 81.3% | 2,782 |
| #21 | Fair Haven | 81.0% | 6,182 |
| #22 | Ho-Ho-Kus | 81.0% | 4,230 |
| #23 | Alpine | 80.8% | 1,503 |
| #24 | Ridgewood | 80.6% | 26,076 |
| #25 | Little Silver | 79.8% | 6,096 |
| #26 | Princeton Junction | 79.5% | 1,842 |
| #27 | Mendham | 79.2% | 4,977 |
| #28 | Tenafly | 79.2% | 15,252 |
| #29 | Franklin Lakes | 78.9% | 11,011 |
| #30 | Haddonfield | 78.5% | 12,502 |
| #31 | Sea Girt | 78.0% | 1,978 |
| #32 | Blackwells Mills | 77.7% | 10,220 |
| #33 | Rumson | 77.7% | 7,265 |
| #34 | Woodcliff Lake | 77.4% | 6,097 |
| #35 | Forsgate | 77.2% | 2,094 |
| #36 | North Caldwell | 77.0% | 6,622 |
| #37 | Englewood Cliffs | 76.9% | 5,330 |
| #38 | Old Tappan | 76.9% | 5,896 |
| #39 | Westfield | 76.7% | 30,760 |
| #40 | Neshanic Station | 76.4% | 5,403 |
| #41 | Princeton Meadows | 76.3% | 15,382 |
| #42 | Saddle River | 76.3% | 3,358 |
| #43 | The College of New Jersey | 75.9% | 4,103 |
| #44 | Cranbury | 75.8% | 2,304 |
| #45 | Glen Rock | 75.4% | 12,082 |
| #46 | Bay Head | 75.3% | 1,201 |
| #47 | The Hills | 75.3% | 10,732 |
| #48 | New Vernon | 75.0% | 791 |
| #49 | Demarest | 74.7% | 4,916 |
| #50 | Heathcote | 74.5% | 6,689 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most educated in New Jersey?
Leeds Point ranks #1 for most educated cities in New Jersey with a value of 100.0% and a population of 78.
How many cities are ranked for most educated cities in New Jersey?
There are 50 cities ranked for most educated cities in New Jersey. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does New Jersey compare to other states for most educated cities?
You can compare New Jersey'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.