Best 529 plans of 2019
Find the best 529 college savings plan for your family.
To help you narrow the field, we analyze plans across the country each quarter and identify the best performing 529 plans for you. Whether you're looking for the lowest-fee 529 plans, the top-rated plans, or plans with high returns, these 529 plan rankings are a great place to start. Wondering how your state's 529 plan compares to other top plans? Select up to three plans for a side-by-side comparison.
Best Rated
These are the highest-rated 529 plans on the 5-cap rating system, offering individual investors all around excellence. See our methodology for more detailed information.
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Lowest Fees
Fees can eat away at your earnings. Here are the lowest fee 529 plans available. See our methodology for more detailed information.
SMART529 WV Direct College Savings Plan
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Fee Scoreix
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Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan (Direct-sold)
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Fee Scoreix
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Best Performance
These 529 plans had the highest returns over the past 5-year period.
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Fee Scoreix
Performanceix
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Fee Scoreix
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