Most Educated Cities in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania 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. DeSales University leads the ranking with a value of 100.0% and a population of 994.
The top three cities are DeSales University (100.0%), Hamorton (100.0%), and Westland (100.0%). 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 Pennsylvania.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | DeSales University | 100.0% | 994 |
| #2 | Hamorton | 100.0% | 161 |
| #3 | Westland | 100.0% | 36 |
| #4 | Timber Hills | 90.2% | 295 |
| #5 | Villanova | 88.7% | 8,431 |
| #6 | Wynnewood | 88.5% | 2,899 |
| #7 | St. Vincent College | 87.0% | 1,397 |
| #8 | Fox Chapel | 86.8% | 5,264 |
| #9 | St. Davids | 85.8% | 3,950 |
| #10 | Merion Station | 85.3% | 5,796 |
| #11 | Ben Avon Heights | 84.3% | 343 |
| #12 | Rose Valley | 84.3% | 1,190 |
| #13 | Messiah College | 83.3% | 2,273 |
| #14 | Devon | 82.3% | 1,623 |
| #15 | Toftrees | 81.3% | 2,348 |
| #16 | Edgeworth | 79.9% | 1,582 |
| #17 | Woodbourne | 79.4% | 3,351 |
| #18 | Swarthmore | 79.2% | 6,524 |
| #19 | Chesterbrook | 79.0% | 5,439 |
| #20 | Blue Bell | 78.6% | 6,450 |
| #21 | Rosemont | 78.6% | 3,722 |
| #22 | Rosslyn Farms | 78.5% | 517 |
| #23 | Frazer | 78.4% | 3,498 |
| #24 | Narberth | 78.4% | 4,482 |
| #25 | Haverford College | 77.9% | 1,575 |
| #26 | Dilworthtown | 76.9% | 1,098 |
| #27 | Melrose Park | 76.5% | 2,273 |
| #28 | Park Forest Village | 75.6% | 8,810 |
| #29 | Aspinwall | 75.3% | 2,866 |
| #30 | Glen Osborne | 75.3% | 497 |
| #31 | Franklin Park | 75.2% | 15,273 |
| #32 | Thornburg | 75.2% | 444 |
| #33 | Berwyn | 75.0% | 3,867 |
| #34 | Shippensburg University | 75.0% | 1,944 |
| #35 | New Hope | 74.9% | 2,623 |
| #36 | Bakerstown | 74.8% | 2,780 |
| #37 | Carlisle Barracks | 74.7% | 683 |
| #38 | Bala Cynwyd | 74.3% | 9,622 |
| #39 | Waverly | 74.2% | 513 |
| #40 | Bradford Woods | 73.4% | 1,204 |
| #41 | Noblestown | 73.0% | 466 |
| #42 | Sewickley Heights | 73.0% | 746 |
| #43 | Wayne | 72.6% | 6,902 |
| #44 | Penn Wynne | 72.4% | 6,220 |
| #45 | Bear Creek Village | 72.2% | 356 |
| #46 | Maple Glen | 72.2% | 6,851 |
| #47 | Baileyville | 72.1% | 86 |
| #48 | Jenkintown | 71.8% | 4,708 |
| #49 | Southpointe | 71.4% | 3,277 |
| #50 | Elkins Park | 71.2% | 7,286 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most educated in Pennsylvania?
DeSales University ranks #1 for most educated cities in Pennsylvania with a value of 100.0% and a population of 994.
How many cities are ranked for most educated cities in Pennsylvania?
There are 50 cities ranked for most educated cities in Pennsylvania. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Pennsylvania compare to other states for most educated cities?
You can compare Pennsylvania'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.