Schools in Habo municipality
30 active school units in Habo, Jönköpings län. The three most common school forms: 22 preschool, 7 after-school care, 7 compulsory school (+2 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Habo has 30 schools with an average merit value of 230.1, which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 83.4% (above the national average of 73.3%).
Summary — Habo
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 6.5 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- The share of qualified teachers (83.7%) is 10.4 percentage points above the national average.
- Schools perform on average -5 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -3.2 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 10% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Habo municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Habo municipality has 30 schools with an average merit value of 230.1 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is above the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Habo outperforms its peers.
Development over time
Key education metrics for Habo over 6 years (2020–2025).
Merit values have decreased by 6.5 points since 2020.
The share of qualified teachers has decreased by 3.2 percentage points since 2020.
Cost per pupil has increased by 22,523 SEK since 2020.
In-depth statistics
All 30 schools in Habo
Compare schools| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alléskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Habo kommun | 400 | 89.2% |
| Ängen anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | Habo kommun | — | — |
| ANNEHILLS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Håbo kommun | 71 | 26.3% |
| BÄCKGATANS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Habo kommun | 36 | 86% |
| BAGAREGATANS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Habo kommun | 76 | 77.1% |
| BRANDSTORPS FÖRSKOLA/FRITIDSHEM | Preschool | Habo kommun | 14 | 54.5% |
| BRÄNNINGE FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Habo kommun | 78 | 51.2% |
| Bränningeskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Habo kommun | 150 | 82.8% |
| ELLENSBORG FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Håbo kommun | 113 | 29.9% |
| FAGERHULTS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Habo kommun | 37 | 87.5% |
| Fagerhults skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Habo kommun | 100 | 82% |
| FÖRSKOLAN FRAMTIDEN | Preschool | Hagakyrkan Habo | 32 | 58.5% |
| FRÖSUNDAVIK FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Håbo kommun | 122 | 39.8% |
| FURUSJÖ FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Habo kommun | 27 | 38.8% |
| GRÖNA DALENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Håbo kommun | 95 | 42.5% |
| Hagabodaskolan | Compulsory school | Habo kommun | 600 | 80.6% |
| Hagenskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Habo kommun | 280 | 82.7% |
| I UR OCH SKUR OXDRAGAREN | Preschool | Friluftsfrämjandet I Ur Och Skur Utveckling AB | 61 | 45% |
| KÄRNEKULLA FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Habo kommun | 84 | 92.8% |
| Kärnekullaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Habo kommun | 240 | 88.4% |
| KÄRRS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Habo kommun | 72 | 94.3% |
| Kråkerydskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Habo kommun | 120 | 77.9% |
| MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN UPPTÄCKAREN | Preschool | Habo Montessori AB | 35 | 42.6% |
| NYBYGGETS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Håbo kommun | 106 | 36.3% |
| RUNGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Håbo kommun | 52 | 15.3% |
| SKOGSBACKENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Håbo kommun | 118 | 35.9% |
| SKÖRBY FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Håbo kommun | 84 | 36.5% |
| SLÄTTENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Habo kommun | 79 | 68% |
| SLOTTSBACKEN FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Håbo kommun | 47 | 37.3% |
| SOLHÖJDENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Habo kommun | 69 | 83.5% |
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Habo (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 Habo, 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 (2025). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.
Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).
Student health and support
Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Habo.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Habo (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagabodaskolan | 230 | 235 | -5.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 1 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagabodaskolan | Habo kommun | 230.1 | -5.0 | 80.6% | 600 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Habo (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — compulsory school
Development over time (2020–2025).
Upper secondary
Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools
Upper-secondary statistics
Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Habo (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2025).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Habo 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 Habo (SCB).
Source: SCB population forecast. The forecast indicates future demand pressure.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Habo
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Habo (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Habo (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Habo (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — preschool and childcare
Development over time (2020–2025).
Children and youth
Health, economy and support
Children's and youth's health
Health indicators for children and young people in Habo (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Habo (2023).
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 Habo 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 Habo.
Habo achieves more merit points per invested krona than the national average — an indication of good cost-effectiveness.
Source: Kolada. Merit value per cost unit is a simplified measure and should be interpreted considering the municipality's socioeconomic conditions.
Peer municipalities
Compare Habo with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Habo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Habo you | 230.1 | 83.7% | 133,684 SEK | 76.5% | -5.0 |
| Jönköping | 221.7 | 78.5% | 127,050 SEK | 74.7% | -10.9 |
| Värnamo | 223.7 | 70.3% | 145,308 SEK | 62.8% | +2.8 |
| Mullsjö | 203.9 | 72.5% | 138,158 SEK | 54.7% | -17.0 |
| Tranås | 215.3 | 73.4% | 159,647 SEK | 71.1% | -5.0 |
| Vaggeryd | 200.4 | 72.7% | 142,531 SEK | 72.5% | -16.0 |
| Aneby | 223.6 | 64.3% | 141,549 SEK | 72% | +8.0 |
| Gnosjö | 222.8 | 64.2% | 146,135 SEK | 62.3% | +18.0 |
| Peer average | 215.9 | 70.8% | 142,911 SEK | 67.2% | -2.9 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Jönköpings län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Commuting municipality near a larger city
Benchmark vs SCB group B4
Habo 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 Habo compares to the 52 municipalities in the group.
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Habo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Habo | 230.1 | 83.7% | 133,684 SEK | 76.5% |
| 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 Habo
- How many schools are there in Habo?
- Habo municipality has 30 active school units: 7 compulsory schools and 0 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 27 are municipal and 3 are independent. A total of 3,398 pupils attend schools in Habo.
- What are the merit values in Habo?
- The average year-9 merit value in Habo is 230.1 points (based on 1 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Hagabodaskolan with 230.1 points.
- Which school in Habo has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- KÄRRS FÖRSKOLA has the highest share of qualified teachers in Habo at 94.3%. The municipal average is 83.4%.
- How much does a school place cost in Habo?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Habo is 133,684 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 131,080 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Habo?
- Student health services in Habo cost 5,456 SEK per pupil (2025). 51.6% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 44.8%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison
See how Habo municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Habo
FÖRSKOLAN FRAMTIDEN: Renamed from Förskola 208349 to FÖRSKOLAN FRAMTIDEN
I UR OCH SKUR OXDRAGAREN: Renamed from Förskola 487268 to I UR OCH SKUR OXDRAGAREN
MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN UPPTÄCKAREN: Renamed from Förskola 188624 to MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN UPPTÄCKAREN
FÖRSKOLAN FRAMTIDEN: Renamed from FÖRSKOLAN FRAMTIDEN to Förskola 208349
I UR OCH SKUR OXDRAGAREN: Renamed from I UR OCH SKUR OXDRAGAREN to Förskola 487268
MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN UPPTÄCKAREN: Renamed from MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN UPPTÄCKAREN to Förskola 188624
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