Despite global progress toward universal schooling, access to quality education remains unequal in many urban communities worldwide. Large cities are often perceived as hubs of opportunity, innovation, and prosperity—yet persistent gaps in access to educational resources, infrastructure, teacher quality, technology, and funding continue to disadvantage low-income, minority, and marginalized groups in cities. This comprehensive article explores why educational inequality persists in urban settings, supported by latest evidence, facts, and figures. Inequality in education is more than a statistical phenomenon; it undermines economic mobility, social inclusion, and long-term development. According to the World Inequality Database on Education (WIDE), factors such as wealth, location, gender, and ethnicity heavily influence a person’s access to education and life opportunities. In this article, we analyze the root causes, implications, and geographic patterns of urban educational inequality. We also present key data in…