Schools in Håbo municipality
15 active school units in Håbo, Uppsala län. The three most common school forms: 8 after-school care, 8 compulsory school, 8 preschool class (+5 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Håbo has 15 schools with an average merit value of 224.5, which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 74.7% (above the national average of 73.3%).
Summary — Håbo
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 5.9 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Year 9 merit value (223.2) is 5.3 points below the national average (228.5).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +6.8 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 7% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Population is growing: +1.2% change (2025).
Key metrics — Håbo municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Håbo municipality has 15 schools with an average merit value of 224.5 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is above the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Håbo outperforms its peers.
Development over time
Key education metrics for Håbo over 6 years (2020–2025).
Merit values have decreased by 5.9 points since 2020.
The share of qualified teachers has increased by 6.8 percentage points since 2020.
Cost per pupil has increased by 22,019 SEK since 2020.
In-depth statistics
All 15 schools in Håbo
Compare schools| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FÖRSKOLAN REGNBÅGEN | Preschool | Förskolan Regnbågen I Bålsta Ek. För. | 33 | 5.4% |
| Fridegårdsgymnasiet | Upper secondary school | Håbo kommun | 470 | 86% |
| Fridegårdsgymnasiet- anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | Håbo kommun | — | — |
| Fridegårdsgymnasiet- AST-programmen | Upper secondary school | Håbo kommun | 70 | 90.7% |
| Futurum | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Håbo kommun | 920 | 70.2% |
| Futurum Södra | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Håbo kommun | — | — |
| Gransäterskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Håbo kommun | 450 | 79.9% |
| Gröna dalen | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Håbo kommun | 400 | 64.5% |
| Håbo vuxenutbildning | Adult education | Håbo kommun | — | — |
| Läraskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Läraskolan i Bålsta AB | 210 | 63.8% |
| Lunaskolan anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Preschool class | Håbo kommun | — | — |
| Potentia Education | Compulsory school | Potentia education AB | 210 | 73.1% |
| Slottsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Håbo kommun | 220 | 76.4% |
| VÄPPEBY FÖRSKOLA ,MÅBRA, | Preschool | Måbra Förskolor AB | 60 | 30.6% |
| Västerängsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Håbo kommun | 350 | 67.9% |
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Håbo (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 Håbo, 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 Håbo.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Håbo (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Futurum | 240 | 223 | +17.0 |
| Potentia Education | 260 | 243 | +17.0 |
| Läraskolan | 233 | 232 | 0.0 |
| Gröna dalen | 205 | 208 | -4.0 |
| Västerängsskolan | 215 | 221 | -6.0 |
| Gransäterskolan | 194 | 212 | -18.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 6 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potentia Education | Potentia education AB | 260.4 | +17.0 | 73.1% | 210 |
| Futurum | Håbo kommun | 240 | +17.0 | 70.2% | 920 |
| Läraskolan | Läraskolan i Bålsta AB | 232.6 | 0.0 | 63.8% | 210 |
| Västerängsskolan | Håbo kommun | 215 | -6.0 | 67.9% | 350 |
| Gröna dalen | Håbo kommun | 204.7 | -4.0 | 64.5% | 400 |
| Gransäterskolan | Håbo kommun | 194.1 | -18.0 | 79.9% | 450 |
School ranking — Håbo
All 6 compulsory schools with merit value, sorted by year-9 merit value. The SALSA residual shows whether a school performs above or below expectations given its pupils' background.
| School | Merit value | SALSA residual | Certified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potentia Education | 260.4 | +17.0 | 73.1% | 210 |
| Futurum | 240 | +17.0 | 70.2% | 920 |
| Läraskolan | 232.6 | 0.0 | 63.8% | 210 |
| Västerängsskolan | 215 | -6.0 | 67.9% | 350 |
| Gröna dalen | 204.7 | -4.0 | 64.5% | 400 |
| Gransäterskolan | 194.1 | -18.0 | 79.9% | 450 |
SALSA residual shows whether a school performs above or below expectations given pupil background. Positive (green) = better than expected, negative (red) = below expected. Source: Skolverket, 2024/25.
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Håbo (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 Håbo (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Håbo 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 Håbo (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 Håbo (2024).
Source: Kolada.
SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Key metrics for SFI in Håbo (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Håbo
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Håbo (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Håbo (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Håbo (2025).
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 Håbo (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Håbo (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 Håbo 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 Håbo.
Håbo 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 Håbo with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Håbo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Håbo you | 223.2 | 71% | 138,685 SEK | 73.8% | +1.0 |
| Heby | 209.5 | 72.3% | 154,849 SEK | 62% | -4.5 |
| Knivsta | 227 | 79% | 154,167 SEK | 74.6% | -10.0 |
| Uppsala | 242.4 | 77.1% | 131,687 SEK | 74.4% | +6.0 |
| Östhammar | 206.6 | 65.3% | 153,690 SEK | 68.3% | -5.2 |
| Enköping | 217.8 | 83.2% | 133,166 SEK | 68.2% | -5.4 |
| Tierp | 208.9 | 59.4% | 155,090 SEK | 66.2% | -4.7 |
| Älvkarleby | 197.5 | 68.4% | 159,153 SEK | 72.5% | -16.0 |
| Peer average | 215.7 | 72.1% | 148,829 SEK | 69.5% | -5.7 |
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 major city
Benchmark vs SCB group A2
Håbo belongs to SCB municipality group A2 — Commuting municipality near a major city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a major city. Here is how Håbo compares to the 43 municipalities in the group.
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Håbo belongs to SCB municipality group A2 — Commuting municipality near a major city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a major city. 43 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Håbo | 223.2 | 71% | 138,685 SEK | 73.8% |
| Ale | 224.5 | 75.2% | 144,373 SEK | 73.1% |
| Alingsås | 219.9 | 72.1% | 127,517 SEK | 72.7% |
| Bollebygd | 212.8 | 75.9% | 146,479 SEK | 82.3% |
| Botkyrka | 232.3 | 72.3% | 139,751 SEK | 63.8% |
| Burlöv | 221.3 | 63.6% | 135,891 SEK | 58.8% |
| Danderyd | 278.9 | 81.5% | 130,392 SEK | 85.6% |
| Ekerö | 247.2 | 74.1% | 132,541 SEK | 77.5% |
| Haninge | 210.8 | 69% | 138,924 SEK | 63.4% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool
Common questions about schools in Håbo
- How many schools are there in Håbo?
- Håbo municipality has 15 active school units: 8 compulsory schools and 2 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 11 are municipal and 4 are independent. A total of 3,393 pupils attend schools in Håbo.
- What are the merit values in Håbo?
- The average year-9 merit value in Håbo is 224.5 points (based on 6 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Potentia Education with 260.4 points.
- Which school in Håbo has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Fridegårdsgymnasiet- AST-programmen has the highest share of qualified teachers in Håbo at 90.7%. The municipal average is 74.7%.
- How much does a school place cost in Håbo?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Håbo is 138,685 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 139,771 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Håbo?
- Student health services in Håbo cost 4,375 SEK per pupil (2024). 45.3% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 38.9%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison
See how Håbo municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Håbo
FÖRSKOLAN REGNBÅGEN: Renamed from Förskola 863125 to FÖRSKOLAN REGNBÅGEN
FÖRSKOLAN REGNBÅGEN: Renamed from FÖRSKOLAN REGNBÅGEN to Förskola 863125
VÄPPEBY FÖRSKOLA ,MÅBRA,: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
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