Schools in Älvkarleby municipality
16 active school units in Älvkarleby, Uppsala län. The three most common school forms: 8 preschool, 5 compulsory school, 4 after-school care (+4 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Älvkarleby has 16 schools with an average merit value of 199.3, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 72.3% (below the national average of 73.3%).
Summary — Älvkarleby
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (197.5) is 31 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average -16 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (68.4%) is 4.9 percentage points below the national average.
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (159,153 SEK) is 12% higher than the national average (142,155 SEK).
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 11% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Älvkarleby municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Älvkarleby municipality has 16 schools with an average merit value of 199.3 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is below the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Älvkarleby underperforms its peers.
Development over time
Key education metrics for Älvkarleby over 6 years (2020–2025).
Merit values have remained stable since 2020.
The share of qualified teachers has increased by 1 percentage points since 2020.
Cost per pupil has increased by 36,905 SEK since 2020.
In-depth statistics
All 16 schools in Älvkarleby
Compare schools| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Älvboda friskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Friskolan I Skutskär Ekonomisk Förening | 350 | 61.4% |
| Anpassad grundskola Älvkarleby | Adapted compulsory school | Älvkarleby kommun | — | — |
| BODA FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Älvkarleby kommun | 41 | 62.5% |
| Bodaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Älvkarleby kommun | 90 | 86.9% |
| EKBACKENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Älvkarleby kommun | 89 | 58.9% |
| GÅRDSKÄR | Preschool | Älvkarleby kommun | 23 | 50% |
| Gymnasieutb. Älvkarleby komvux | Upper secondary school | Älvkarleby kommun | 30 | — |
| JUNGFRUHOLMENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Älvkarleby kommun | 52 | 57.6% |
| Komvux i Älvkarleby | Adult education | Älvkarleby kommun | — | — |
| Rotskärsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | Älvkarleby kommun | 200 | 59.5% |
| Rotskärsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Älvkarleby kommun | 190 | 69.1% |
| SÖRGÄRDETS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Älvkarleby kommun | 38 | 57.1% |
| Sörgärdets skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Älvkarleby kommun | 160 | 84.8% |
| TALLBACKENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Älvkarleby kommun | 54 | 80.4% |
| TRILLINGBODA | Preschool | Älvkarleby kommun | 31 | 57.1% |
| VINKELBODA | Preschool | Älvkarleby kommun | 72 | 56.5% |
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Älvkarleby (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Teachers and personnel
Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Show more: staff stability, student health, mother tongue, SALSA, grade distribution
Staff stability
Teacher workforce stability in Älvkarleby, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.
Source: Kolada.
Pupils and providers
Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Costs — compulsory school
Cost per pupil in compulsory school (2024). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.
Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).
Student health and support
Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Älvkarleby.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Älvkarleby (2025).
Source: Skolverket, Kolada.
SALSA — merit value vs prerequisites ⓘModel computedThis value is calculated using a statistical model.This affectsSALSA score (municipality)SALSA is model-based and does not explain the full variation in school outcomes.Read more →Read more about the method →
SALSA compares schools' actual results with model-calculated values based on pupil composition. A positive residual = better results than expected. School year 2024/25. SALSA measures relative performance — not absolute school quality. The model explains approx. 53% of variation.
| School | Actual | Model | Residual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotskärsskolan 7-9 | 194 | 209 | -14.0 |
| Älvboda friskola | 205 | 223 | -18.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 2 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Älvboda friskola | Friskolan I Skutskär Ekonomisk Förening | 204.5 | -18.0 | 61.4% | 350 |
| Rotskärsskolan 7-9 | Älvkarleby kommun | 194.1 | -14.0 | 59.5% | 200 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Älvkarleby (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — compulsory school
Development over time (2020–2025).
Safety and study environment
School survey results for schools in Älvkarleby
Municipal average — safety and study environment
Average results from the national school survey in Älvkarleby, based on 6 schools with survey data.
NKI trend over time (Pupils year 5)
Average school satisfaction index (0–10) in Älvkarleby municipality, based on at least 3 schools per year. Source: Skolinspektionen — Skolenkäten.
Schools ranked by safety
Schools in Älvkarleby sorted by pupils' perceived safety (national school survey). Higher is better.
▲ Highest safety
▼ Lowest safety
Safety per school in Älvkarleby
Upper secondary
Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools
Upper-secondary statistics
Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Älvkarleby (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Älvkarleby going on to higher education.
Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.
Pupil forecast
Population forecast for school-age children in Älvkarleby (SCB).
Source: SCB population forecast. The forecast indicates future demand pressure.
Adult education
Komvux and SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Komvux (adult education)
Key metrics for municipal adult education in Älvkarleby (2024).
Source: Kolada.
SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Key metrics for SFI in Älvkarleby (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Älvkarleby
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Älvkarleby (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Älvkarleby (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Älvkarleby (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — preschool and childcare
Development over time (2020–2024).
Children and youth
Health, economy and support
Children's and youth's health
Health indicators for children and young people in Älvkarleby (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Älvkarleby (2024).
Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).
Trends — adult education
Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).
Teacher certification: trend and forecast
Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Älvkarleby with a forecast based on linear extrapolation.
Source: Kolada. The forecast is indicative and based on linear regression.
Cost-effectiveness
Comparison between cost per pupil and achieved school results (merit value year 9) in Älvkarleby.
Älvkarleby achieves fewer merit points per invested krona than the national average.
Source: Kolada. Merit value per cost unit is a simplified measure and should be interpreted considering the municipality's socioeconomic conditions.
Peer municipalities
Compare Älvkarleby with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Älvkarleby compared with 7 statistically similar municipalities. Colour coding: better / average / worse than peer average (±3%).
| Municipality | Merit value | Qual. teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs | SALSA score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Älvkarleby you | 197.5 | 68.4% | 159,153 SEK | 72.5% | -16.0 |
| Östhammar | 206.6 | 65.3% | 153,690 SEK | 68.3% | -5.2 |
| Heby | 209.5 | 72.3% | 154,849 SEK | 62% | -4.5 |
| Tierp | 208.9 | 59.4% | 155,090 SEK | 66.2% | -4.7 |
| Håbo | 223.2 | 71% | 138,685 SEK | 73.8% | +1.0 |
| Knivsta | 227 | 79% | 154,167 SEK | 74.6% | -10.0 |
| Enköping | 217.8 | 83.2% | 133,166 SEK | 68.2% | -5.4 |
| Uppsala | 242.4 | 77.1% | 131,687 SEK | 74.4% | +6.0 |
| Peer average | 219.3 | 72.5% | 145,905 SEK | 69.6% | -3.3 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Uppsala län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Commuting municipality near a larger city
Benchmark vs SCB group B4
Älvkarleby belongs to SCB municipality group B4 — Commuting municipality near a larger city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a larger city. Here is how Älvkarleby compares to the 52 municipalities in the group.
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Älvkarleby belongs to SCB municipality group B4 — Commuting municipality near a larger city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a larger city. 52 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Älvkarleby | 197.5 | 68.4% | 159,153 SEK | 72.5% |
| Alvesta | 209.3 | 68.3% | 142,053 SEK | 65.1% |
| Aneby | 223.6 | 64.3% | 141,549 SEK | 72% |
| Bjurholm | 196.6 | 75.8% | 169,648 SEK | 79.2% |
| Bjuv | 190 | 63% | 151,037 SEK | 64.3% |
| Eslöv | 224.3 | 79.1% | 140,361 SEK | 69.4% |
| Forshaga | 210.4 | 75.8% | 137,783 SEK | 72.3% |
| Färgelanda | 200.5 | 65.6% | 173,809 SEK | 72.3% |
| Gagnef | 213.4 | 64% | 149,864 SEK | 77.9% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool
Common questions about schools in Älvkarleby
- How many schools are there in Älvkarleby?
- Älvkarleby municipality has 16 active school units: 5 compulsory schools and 1 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 15 are municipal and 1 are independent. A total of 1,420 pupils attend schools in Älvkarleby.
- What are the merit values in Älvkarleby?
- The average year-9 merit value in Älvkarleby is 199.3 points (based on 2 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Älvboda friskola with 204.5 points.
- Which school in Älvkarleby has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Bodaskolan has the highest share of qualified teachers in Älvkarleby at 86.9%. The municipal average is 72.3%.
- How much does a school place cost in Älvkarleby?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Älvkarleby is 159,153 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 170,937 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Älvkarleby?
- Student health services in Älvkarleby cost 5,546 SEK per pupil (2024). 51.7% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 30%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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