Education plays a big role in the development of people and places. In the United States, some states are known for having better schools and more educated people. These states have more high schools and college graduates, good universities and strong learning programs. In this article, we will look at the top-10 most educated states in the USA.
The United States has 50 states, and each one works hard to provide good education. In 2025, some states are leading in education more than other states. One of the top ones is Massachusetts, which has a total score of 82.32%.
Several important things help a state rank high in education:
These help students do better from preschool to college.
New Jersey is the most educated state in the United States. It ranks #1 in K-12 education, with top scores in college readiness and preschool enrollment. The state also performs well in national test scores, placing 2nd in reading and 5th in math. With a high school graduation rate of 91.3%, New Jersey shows strong student success. It has a population of about 9.5 million, a GDP of $846.6 billion, and a high median household income of $101,050. The capital is Trenton.
New Jersey is the most educated state in the United States, leading in school education, college readiness, preschool enrollment and strong test scores, followed by Florida, Colorado and Utah.
Here is the list of top-10 most educated states of the United States by 2025:
| State | Overall Education Rank | Best States Overall Rank | Pre-K12 Education Rank | Higher Education Rank |
| New Jersey | #1 | #19 | #1 | #36 |
| Florida | #2 | #6 | #22 | #1 |
| Colorado | #3 | #11 | #9 | #4 |
| Utah | #4 | #1 | #5 | #7 |
| Massachusetts | #5 | #9 | #2 | #45 |
| Wyoming | #6 | #23 | #14 | #2 |
| Wisconsin | #7 | #17 | #7 | #10 |
| South Dakota | #8 | #8 | #20 | #6 |
| Washington | #9 | #10 | #31 | #3 |
| Connecticut | #10 | #15 | #3 | #48 |
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