Looking for the top 100 educational cartoons for kids that actually teach something meaningful? You’re in the right place. From science and math to language, values, and creativity, this curated list brings together the best educational cartoons for kids—all in one place—so you can choose smarter screen time that helps children learn while they watch.
Top 100 Educational Cartoons for Kids (Rating-Wise List)
| # | Cartoon Name | Release Year | Rating ⭐ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sesame Street | 1969 | 8.8 |
| 2 | The Magic School Bus | 1994 | 8.5 |
| 3 | Arthur | 1996 | 8.4 |
| 4 | Cyberchase | 2002 | 8.3 |
| 5 | Wild Kratts | 2011 | 8.3 |
| 6 | Dora the Explorer | 2000 | 8.2 |
| 7 | Blue’s Clues | 1996 | 8.2 |
| 8 | Octonauts | 2010 | 8.1 |
| 9 | Curious George | 2006 | 8.1 |
| 10 | Ask the StoryBots | 2016 | 8.1 |
| 11 | Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood | 2012 | 8.0 |
| 12 | Peg + Cat | 2013 | 8.0 |
| 13 | Super Why! | 2007 | 8.0 |
| 14 | Numberblocks | 2017 | 8.0 |
| 15 | Alphablocks | 2010 | 8.0 |
| 16 | Sid the Science Kid | 2008 | 7.9 |
| 17 | Ready Jet Go! | 2016 | 7.9 |
| 18 | Ada Twist, Scientist | 2021 | 7.9 |
| 19 | The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! | 2010 | 7.8 |
| 20 | Team Umizoomi | 2010 | 7.8 |
| 21 | Go, Diego, Go! | 2005 | 7.7 |
| 22 | WordWorld | 2007 | 7.7 |
| 23 | Martha Speaks | 2008 | 7.7 |
| 24 | Blaze and the Monster Machines | 2014 | 7.7 |
| 25 | Nature Cat | 2015 | 7.7 |
| 26 | Little Einsteins | 2005 | 7.6 |
| 27 | Doc McStuffins | 2012 | 7.6 |
| 28 | Clifford the Big Red Dog | 2000 | 7.6 |
| 29 | Barney & Friends | 1992 | 7.5 |
| 30 | Charlie and Lola | 2005 | 7.5 |
| 31 | Between the Lions | 2000 | 7.5 |
| 32 | Zoboomafoo | 1999 | 7.5 |
| 33 | 64 Zoo Lane | 1999 | 7.4 |
| 34 | Tinga Tinga Tales | 2010 | 7.4 |
| 35 | Animal Mechanicals | 2008 | 7.4 |
| 36 | Pocoyo | 2005 | 7.4 |
| 37 | Molang | 2015 | 7.4 |
| 38 | Peppa Pig | 2004 | 7.3 |
| 39 | Caillou | 1997 | 7.2 |
| 40 | Franklin | 1997 | 7.2 |
| 41 | Chhota Bheem | 2008 | 7.1 |
| 42 | Motu Patlu | 2012 | 7.1 |
| 43 | Little Singham | 2018 | 7.1 |
| 44 | Tenali Raman | 2003 | 7.1 |
| 45 | Akbar Birbal | 2002 | 7.1 |
| 46 | Little Krishna | 2009 | 7.0 |
| 47 | Mighty Raju | 2010 | 7.0 |
| 48 | Roll No 21 | 2010 | 7.0 |
| 49 | Pakdam Pakdai | 2013 | 7.0 |
| 50 | Pinkalicious & Peterrific | 2018 | 7.0 |
| 51 | Mister Maker | 2007 | 7.0 |
| 52 | Art Attack | 1990 | 7.0 |
| 53 | Creative Galaxy | 2013 | 7.0 |
| 54 | Bubble Guppies | 2011 | 6.9 |
| 55 | Beat Bugs | 2016 | 6.9 |
| 56 | Yo Gabba Gabba! | 2007 | 6.9 |
| 57 | The Backyardigans | 2004 | 6.9 |
| 58 | Handy Manny | 2006 | 6.8 |
| 59 | Bob the Builder | 1998 | 6.8 |
| 60 | Dora and Friends | 2014 | 6.8 |
| 61 | Paw Patrol | 2013 | 6.7 |
| 62 | Rusty Rivets | 2016 | 6.7 |
| 63 | Sheriff Callie’s Wild West | 2014 | 6.7 |
| 64 | Miles from Tomorrowland | 2015 | 6.7 |
| 65 | Sofia the First | 2013 | 6.7 |
| 66 | Elena of Avalor | 2016 | 6.7 |
| 67 | Nella the Princess Knight | 2017 | 6.7 |
| 68 | Justin Time | 2011 | 6.6 |
| 69 | Hilda | 2018 | 6.6 |
| 70 | Schoolhouse Rock! | 1973 | 6.6 |
| 71 | The Electric Company | 1971 | 6.6 |
| 72 | Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood | 1968 | 6.5 |
| 73 | Postman Pat | 1981 | 6.5 |
| 74 | Thomas & Friends | 1984 | 6.5 |
| 75 | Fireman Sam | 1987 | 6.5 |
| 76 | Noddy | 1998 | 6.4 |
| 77 | Babar | 1989 | 6.4 |
| 78 | Rupert Bear | 1970 | 6.4 |
| 79 | Paddington Bear | 1976 | 6.4 |
| 80 | Brainchild | 2018 | 6.3 |
| 81 | Horrible Histories | 2009 | 6.3 |
| 82 | Liberty’s Kids | 2002 | 6.3 |
| 83 | Time Warp Trio | 2005 | 6.3 |
| 84 | Horrid Henry | 2006 | 6.2 |
| 85 | Inspector Gadget | 1983 | 6.2 |
| 86 | Carmen Sandiego | 2019 | 6.2 |
| 87 | Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? | 1994 | 6.2 |
| 88 | Johnny Test | 2005 | 6.1 |
| 89 | Phineas and Ferb | 2007 | 6.1 |
| 90 | The Lion Guard | 2016 | 6.1 |
| 91 | Bear in the Big Blue House | 1997 | 6.0 |
| 92 | My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic | 2010 | 6.0 |
| 93 | Care Bears | 1985 | 6.0 |
| 94 | Curious Buddies | 2010 | 6.0 |
| 95 | Justin’s House | 2011 | 6.0 |
| 96 | Timmy Time | 2009 | 5.9 |
| 97 | Kipper | 1997 | 5.9 |
| 98 | Raa Raa the Noisy Lion | 2011 | 5.9 |
| 99 | Everything’s Rosie | 2010 | 5.8 |
| 100 | Chuggington | 2008 | 5.8 |