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California Cities Rank Lowest in Education | Fresno News
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- Jun 29, 2026
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A new WalletHub report reveals that more than half of the U.S.’s ten least-educated metro areas are in California, with Visalia ranking dead last nationwide and cities like Bakersfield, Modesto, Salinas, and Fresno also making the list. The study examines education levels, school quality, and achievement across 150 major cities, showing a stark contrast to top-ranked areas like Ann Arbor and Durham — where strong educational ecosystems from childhood through graduate school drive success. While higher education doesn’t guarantee success, the data underscores the critical link between educational opportunity and equity across race and gender — a complex challenge for communities striving to level the playing field. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/94d835ada88a6c95