Most Educated Cities in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin 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. Shorewood Hills leads the ranking with a value of 92.2% and a population of 2,067.
The top three cities are Shorewood Hills (92.2%), Maple Bluff (83.7%), and Whitefish Bay (81.5%). 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 Wisconsin.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Shorewood Hills | 92.2% | 2,067 |
| #2 | Maple Bluff | 83.7% | 1,319 |
| #3 | Whitefish Bay | 81.5% | 14,750 |
| #4 | Ephraim | 79.4% | 352 |
| #5 | Lac La Belle | 78.9% | 277 |
| #6 | Shorewood | 78.5% | 13,682 |
| #7 | North Bay | 77.0% | 238 |
| #8 | River Hills | 76.6% | 1,639 |
| #9 | Fox Point | 73.8% | 6,746 |
| #10 | Ellison Bay | 73.1% | 188 |
| #11 | Oconomowoc Lake | 71.8% | 699 |
| #12 | Bayside | 71.1% | 4,398 |
| #13 | Kohler | 71.0% | 2,136 |
| #14 | Mequon | 69.5% | 25,259 |
| #15 | Elm Grove | 67.0% | 6,428 |
| #16 | Wind Point | 66.9% | 1,632 |
| #17 | Springfield | 66.7% | 154 |
| #18 | Egg Harbor | 64.1% | 327 |
| #19 | Verona | 63.3% | 14,499 |
| #20 | Brookfield | 62.8% | 41,592 |
| #21 | Chain O' Lakes | 62.8% | 1,006 |
| #22 | Middleton | 62.1% | 22,235 |
| #23 | Waunakee | 62.0% | 14,927 |
| #24 | Wauwatosa | 61.5% | 47,718 |
| #25 | Cornucopia | 61.1% | 104 |
| #26 | Merton | 60.9% | 3,495 |
| #27 | Park Ridge | 60.9% | 589 |
| #28 | Glendale | 60.2% | 13,134 |
| #29 | Lebanon | 60.0% | 70 |
| #30 | North Lake | 59.6% | 222 |
| #31 | Madison | 59.2% | 275,568 |
| #32 | Fontana-on-Geneva Lake | 58.9% | 1,633 |
| #33 | Nashotah | 58.4% | 1,272 |
| #34 | Monona | 57.5% | 8,604 |
| #35 | Thiensville | 57.3% | 3,277 |
| #36 | North Hudson | 57.2% | 3,848 |
| #37 | Fitchburg | 57.0% | 31,566 |
| #38 | Delafield | 56.7% | 7,192 |
| #39 | Chenequa | 56.6% | 817 |
| #40 | Cedarburg | 56.3% | 12,317 |
| #41 | Summit | 55.3% | 4,997 |
| #42 | Houlton | 54.9% | 106 |
| #43 | Cottage Grove | 54.5% | 7,906 |
| #44 | Downsville | 53.7% | 268 |
| #45 | Lake Ripley | 51.4% | 1,972 |
| #46 | Sun Prairie | 50.9% | 36,455 |
| #47 | Wales | 50.0% | 2,915 |
| #48 | Hobart | 49.5% | 10,418 |
| #49 | Elkhart Lake | 49.4% | 1,097 |
| #50 | Greendale | 49.2% | 14,656 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most educated in Wisconsin?
Shorewood Hills ranks #1 for most educated cities in Wisconsin with a value of 92.2% and a population of 2,067.
How many cities are ranked for most educated cities in Wisconsin?
There are 50 cities ranked for most educated cities in Wisconsin. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Wisconsin compare to other states for most educated cities?
You can compare Wisconsin'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.