Most Educated Cities in Rhode Island
Cities ranked by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher · 36 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most educated cities in Rhode Island based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 36 cities are sorted by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher from highest to lowest. Kingston leads the ranking with a value of 82.0% and a population of 6,953.
The top three cities are Kingston (82.0%), Watch Hill (69.3%), and Quonochontaug (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 Rhode Island.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kingston | 82.0% | 6,953 |
| #2 | Watch Hill | 69.3% | 224 |
| #3 | Quonochontaug | 66.7% | 577 |
| #4 | Melville | 63.0% | 1,840 |
| #5 | Misquamicut | 62.7% | 355 |
| #6 | Wakefield-Peace Dale | 59.8% | 9,812 |
| #7 | Narragansett Pier | 57.5% | 3,080 |
| #8 | Weekapaug | 57.5% | 471 |
| #9 | Charlestown | 56.7% | 1,648 |
| #10 | Newport | 55.5% | 25,029 |
| #11 | Wyoming | 50.5% | 351 |
| #12 | Cumberland Hill | 46.8% | 8,638 |
| #13 | Clayville | 45.1% | 184 |
| #14 | Harmony | 44.7% | 1,094 |
| #15 | Newport East | 44.3% | 11,262 |
| #16 | Bradford | 41.2% | 1,437 |
| #17 | Greene | 40.4% | 1,009 |
| #18 | Tiverton | 39.5% | 8,151 |
| #19 | Greenville | 38.0% | 8,586 |
| #20 | Westerly | 38.0% | 18,528 |
| #21 | Carolina | 35.9% | 1,238 |
| #22 | Cranston | 35.8% | 82,632 |
| #23 | Providence | 34.7% | 190,214 |
| #24 | Warwick | 33.2% | 82,871 |
| #25 | East Providence | 32.3% | 46,970 |
| #26 | Valley Falls | 27.6% | 12,370 |
| #27 | Hope Valley | 26.1% | 2,147 |
| #28 | Pascoag | 25.3% | 4,081 |
| #29 | Chepachet | 24.9% | 1,819 |
| #30 | Ashaway | 24.2% | 1,682 |
| #31 | Pawtucket | 23.5% | 75,280 |
| #32 | Harrisville | 19.0% | 1,816 |
| #33 | Woonsocket | 18.6% | 43,074 |
| #34 | Foster Center | 17.1% | 328 |
| #35 | Central Falls | 11.5% | 22,481 |
| #36 | Hopkinton | 6.6% | 402 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most educated in Rhode Island?
Kingston ranks #1 for most educated cities in Rhode Island with a value of 82.0% and a population of 6,953.
How many cities are ranked for most educated cities in Rhode Island?
There are 36 cities ranked for most educated cities in Rhode Island. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Rhode Island compare to other states for most educated cities?
You can compare Rhode Island'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.