United States City Rankings

Top 100 cities ranked by best schools

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Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 5 topics across U.S. Census, FBI, NOAA and CDC data.

Best Cities for Retirees
Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.
Best Cities for Remote Workers
Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.
Best Cities for Families
Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.
Best Cities for Young Professionals
High incomes, educated peers, transit access and an under-35 demographic.
Most Affordable Cities
The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Economy
Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living
Housing
Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax
Demographics & Education
Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans
Health & Safety
Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality
Quality of Life
Shortest Commute Most Work From Home
Civic & Politics
Most Republican Most Democratic Most Disasters
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants

Best Schools - United States

1 Johns Creek GA 7.79
2 Suwanee GA 7.79
3 Cumming GA 7.79
4 Alpharetta GA 7.79
5 Sugar Hill GA 7.79
6 Duluth GA 7.79
7 Mansfield Center MA 7.62
8 Brockton MA 7.62
9 Randolph Town MA 7.62
10 Milford MA 7.62
11 Milton MA 7.62
12 Sharon MA 7.62
13 Needham MA 7.62
14 Medfield MA 7.62
15 Dedham MA 7.62
16 Norwood MA 7.62
17 Walpole MA 7.62
18 Wellesley MA 7.62
19 Foxborough MA 7.62
20 Franklin Town MA 7.62
21 Westfield IN 7.58
22 Cicero IN 7.58
23 Noblesville IN 7.58
24 Thompson's Station TN 7.56
25 Brentwood TN 7.56
26 Spring Hill TN 7.56
27 Nolensville TN 7.56
28 Kinnelon NJ 7.54
29 Bernardsville NJ 7.54
30 Parsippany NJ 7.54
31 Morristown NJ 7.54
32 Butler NJ 7.54
33 Lake Hiawatha NJ 7.54
34 White Meadow Lake NJ 7.54
35 Dover NJ 7.54
36 Boonton NJ 7.54
37 Morris Plains NJ 7.54
38 Succasunna NJ 7.54
39 Hopatcong NJ 7.54
40 Budd Lake NJ 7.54
41 Troy Hills NJ 7.54
42 Lake Hopatcong NJ 7.54
43 Mount Arlington NJ 7.54
44 Wharton NJ 7.54
45 Rockaway NJ 7.54
46 Flanders NJ 7.54
47 Whippany NJ 7.54
48 Hackettstown NJ 7.54
49 Ledgewood NJ 7.54
50 Washington NJ 7.49
51 New Bedford MA 7.46
52 Bliss Corner MA 7.46
53 East Falmouth MA 7.46
54 Brown Deer WI 7.41
55 Cedarburg WI 7.41
56 Glendale WI 7.41
57 Port Washington WI 7.41
58 Shorewood WI 7.41
59 Fox Point WI 7.41
60 Whitefish Bay WI 7.41
61 Grafton WI 7.41
62 Warwick RI 7.39
63 Tiverton RI 7.39
64 East Providence RI 7.39
65 Woburn MA 7.36
66 Maynard MA 7.36
67 Wilmington MA 7.36
68 Marlborough MA 7.36
69 Lowell MA 7.36
70 Lexington MA 7.36
71 West Concord MA 7.36
72 Waltham MA 7.36
73 Framingham MA 7.36
74 Burlington MA 7.36
75 Lawrence MA 7.36
76 Andover MA 7.36
77 Cochituate MA 7.36
78 Hudson MA 7.36
79 Pinehurst MA 7.36
80 The Hills NJ 7.34
81 Bridgewater Center NJ 7.34
82 Neshanic Station NJ 7.34
83 Blackwells Mills NJ 7.34
84 Somerville NJ 7.34
85 Bound Brook NJ 7.34
86 Dunellen NJ 7.34
87 Martinsville NJ 7.34
88 Bradley Gardens NJ 7.34
89 Finderne NJ 7.34
90 Raritan NJ 7.34
91 Somerset NJ 7.34
92 Manville NJ 7.34
93 Lyons NJ 7.34
94 Basking Ridge NJ 7.34
95 Belle Mead NJ 7.34
96 Hillsborough NJ 7.34
97 Green Knoll NJ 7.34
98 Franklin Center NJ 7.34
99 South Lebanon OH 7.34
100 Warren OH 7.34

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Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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