Most Educated in National Capital Region

Top 38 cities ranked by most educated

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Most Educated — National Capital Region

1 Commonwealth 21.3%

2 Makati City 21.3%

3 Las Piñas 21.3%

4 Calumpang 21.3%

5 Caloocan 21.3%

6 Binondo 21.3%

7 Upper Bicutan 21.3%

8 Bel Air 21.3%

9 Bagong Barrio 21.3%

10 Bagong Pagasa 21.3%

11 Malabon 21.3%

12 Bagong Silangan 21.3%

13 Project 6 21.3%

14 Bungad 21.3%

15 Pasig City 21.3%

16 Ayala Alabang 21.3%

17 Banco Filipino Homes 21.3%

18 Bagong Silang 21.3%

19 Mandaluyong 21.3%

20 Pasay 21.3%

21 Tanza 21.3%

22 Talipapa 21.3%

23 Taguig 21.3%

24 Santa Cruz 21.3%

25 San Juan 21.3%

26 Quiapo 21.3%

27 Quezon City 21.3%

28 Port Area 21.3%

29 Pateros 21.3%

30 Valenzuela 21.3%

31 Paranaque City 21.3%

32 Paco 21.3%

33 Novaliches Proper 21.3%

34 Navotas 21.3%

35 Namayan 21.3%

36 Marikina City 21.3%

37 Manila 21.3%

38 Mandaluyong City 21.3%

The most educated cities in National Capital Region have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Commonwealth leads with 21.3% 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 Commonwealth, 21.3% 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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