Most Educated in Rhône-Alpes

Top 100 cities ranked by most educated

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Most Educated — Rhône-Alpes

1 La Ravoire 31.7%

2 Romagnat 31.7%

3 Gleizé 31.7%

4 Villars 31.7%

5 Portes-lès-Valence 31.7%

6 Le Teil 31.7%

7 Dardilly 31.7%

8 Meythet 31.7%

9 Crest 31.7%

10 Charvieu-Chavagneux 31.7%

11 Craponne 31.7%

12 Unieux 31.7%

13 Livron-sur-Drôme 31.7%

14 Grigny-sur-Rhône 31.7%

15 Lempdes 31.7%

16 Bourg-Saint-Andéol 31.7%

17 Chaponost 31.7%

18 Évian-les-Bains 31.7%

19 Veauche 31.7%

20 Claix 31.7%

21 Cébazat 31.7%

22 Bourg-Saint-Maurice 31.7%

23 Roussillon 31.7%

24 Monistrol-sur-Loire 31.7%

25 Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux 31.7%

26 La Ricamarie 31.7%

27 Vizille 31.7%

28 Feurs 31.7%

29 Ambert 31.7%

30 Moirans 31.7%

31 Mably 31.7%

32 Ferney-Voltaire 31.7%

33 Ugine 31.7%

34 Tullins 31.7%

35 Saint-Marcellin 31.7%

36 Le Coteau 31.7%

37 Sorbiers 31.7%

38 Saint-Flour 31.7%

39 Meximieux 31.7%

40 Commentry 31.7%

41 Neuville-sur-Saône 31.7%

42 Brioude 31.7%

43 Saint-Genis-Pouilly 31.7%

44 Seyssins 31.7%

45 Villard-Bonnot 31.7%

46 Nyons 31.7%

47 Yssingeaux 31.7%

48 La Tour-du-Pin 31.7%

49 La Mulatière 31.7%

50 Fontaines-sur-Saône 31.7%

51 La Tronche 31.7%

52 Ville-la-Grand 31.7%

53 Trévoux 31.7%

54 Pontcharra 31.7%

55 Vif 31.7%

56 Saint-Péray 31.7%

57 Domène 31.7%

58 Le Péage-de-Roussillon 31.7%

59 Allières-et-Risset 31.7%

60 La Talaudière 31.7%

61 Divonne-les-Bains 31.7%

62 Saint-Genest-Lerpt 31.7%

63 Saint-Genis-les-Ollières 31.7%

64 La Grand-Croix 31.7%

65 Sury-le-Comtal 31.7%

66 Mornant 31.7%

67 Barberaz 31.7%

68 Le Cendre 31.7%

69 Lentilly 31.7%

70 Anse 31.7%

71 La Voulte-sur-Rhône 31.7%

72 Megève 31.7%

73 Lezoux 31.7%

74 La Mure 31.7%

75 Beynost 31.7%

76 Aurec-sur-Loire 31.7%

77 Chasse-sur-Rhône 31.7%

78 Tignieu 31.7%

79 Amplepuis 31.7%

80 Thyez 31.7%

81 Saint-Alban-Leysse 31.7%

82 Pont-Évêque 31.7%

83 Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule 31.7%

84 Saint-Galmier 31.7%

85 Publier 31.7%

86 Saint-Jorioz 31.7%

87 Saint-Martin-le-Vinoux 31.7%

88 Champagne-au-Mont-d'Or 31.7%

89 Châtel-Guyon 31.7%

90 Sainte-Sigolène 31.7%

91 Arpajon-sur-Cère 31.7%

92 Jonage 31.7%

93 Chabeuil 31.7%

94 Poisy 31.7%

95 L'Arbresle 31.7%

96 Saint-Quentin-Fallavier 31.7%

97 Belleville 31.7%

98 La Verpillière 31.7%

99 Péronnas 31.7%

100 Gières 31.7%

The most educated cities in Rhône-Alpes have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. La Ravoire leads with 31.7% of residents holding a bachelor's degree.

High education levels typically correlate with higher incomes, lower unemployment, better health outcomes, and more civic engagement. These cities often host or are adjacent to major universities and research institutions that drive both education and economic development.

Highly educated communities tend to attract knowledge-based industries and employers in technology, healthcare, finance, and professional services, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of educational attainment and economic opportunity.

Did You Know?

1. In La Ravoire, 31.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree — more than double the national average of about 33%.
2. Cities near major research universities consistently rank among the most educated in the country.
3. Higher education rates correlate with higher incomes, lower crime, and better health outcomes across communities.

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