Schools in Järfälla municipality
88 active school units in Järfälla, Stockholms län. Most common school forms: 56 preschool, 25 compulsory school, 21 after-school care (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 12 March 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Key metrics — Järfälla municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Järfälla (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Teachers and personnel
Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Staff stability
Teacher workforce stability in Järfälla, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.
Source: Kolada.
Pupils and providers
Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2024).
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 Järfälla.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Järfälla (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vittra Jakobsberg | 234 | 201 | +33.0 |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Järfälla | 258 | 249 | +9.0 |
| Viksjöskolan | 237 | 233 | +4.0 |
| Björkebyskolan | 233 | 231 | +2.0 |
| Källtorpskolan | 221 | 221 | 0.0 |
| Kvarnskolan | 208 | 209 | -1.0 |
| Fjällenskolan | 199 | 225 | -26.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 7 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Järfälla | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige AB | 257.6 | +9.0 | — | 560 |
| Viksjöskolan | Järfälla kommun | 236.7 | +4.0 | 67.5% | 670 |
| Vittra Jakobsberg | Vittraskolorna AB | 234 | +33.0 | 49.3% | 360 |
| Björkebyskolan | Järfälla kommun | 232.5 | +2.0 | 79.7% | 560 |
| Källtorpskolan | Järfälla kommun | 221.1 | 0.0 | 67% | 350 |
| Kvarnskolan | Järfälla kommun | 207.9 | -1.0 | 72.1% | 370 |
| Fjällenskolan | Järfälla kommun | 199.5 | -26.0 | 77.6% | 550 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Järfälla (2024).
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 Järfälla (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Järfälla going on to higher education (2022).
Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.
Pupil forecast
Population forecast for school-age children in Järfälla (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 Järfälla (2024).
Source: Kolada.
SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Key metrics for SFI in Järfälla (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Järfälla
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Järfälla (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Järfälla (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Järfälla (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 Järfälla (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Järfälla (2024).
Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).
Children's economic conditions
Child poverty and economic standard in Järfälla (2024).
Source: SCB — EU poverty threshold (60% of median) and weighted DeSO medians.
Demographics and population
Population, households and migration patterns
Demographics
Population data for Järfälla (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Household types
Distribution of household types in Järfälla (2024).
Source: SCB.
Migration patterns
In- and out-migration in Järfälla (2024).
Source: SCB.
Neighboring municipalities
Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance.
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Pupils/teacher | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Järfälla | — | 227 | 45.8% | 15.1 | 88 |
| Sollentuna | 5.6 km | 255.4 | 46% | 13.8 | 120 |
| Sundbyberg | 7.3 km | 249.4 | 44.8% | 14.2 | 55 |
| Upplands Väsby | 11.5 km | 239.8 | 39% | 14.1 | 55 |
| Solna | 11.6 km | 227.9 | 44.5% | 14.2 | 90 |
| Upplands-Bro | 11.6 km | 236.4 | 46% | 13 | 41 |
| Danderyd | 12.8 km | 278.6 | 49.5% | 14.7 | 52 |
Refugee reception
Refugee reception in Järfälla (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — demographics
Demographic development (2020–2025).
Economy and housing
Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure
Municipal economy
Economic key metrics for Järfälla (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Economic assistance
Economic assistance (social benefits) in Järfälla (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Learning tools and digitalisation
Cost of learning tools in Järfälla. Includes textbooks, computers, software, internet access and other teaching equipment.
Source: Kolada (N15012, N17011). Learning tools incl. IT: computers, software, books, AV equipment etc.
Housing and infrastructure
Housing and infrastructure indicators for Järfälla.
Trends — economy and housing
Economic development (2020–2025).
Society, culture and environment
Safety, culture and sustainability
Crime and safety
Reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants in Järfälla (2024).
LSS and disability services
LSS services in Järfälla (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Culture school
Key metrics for the music and culture school in Järfälla (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Public library
Key metrics for public libraries in Järfälla (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Environment
Environmental indicators for Järfälla (2023).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — society and culture
Development in society and culture (2021–2024).
Trends — adult education
Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).
Teacher certification: trend and forecast
Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Järfälla 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 Järfälla.
Järfälla 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 Järfälla with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Järfälla 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Järfälla you | 229 | 71.9% | 123,245 SEK | 68.2% | +3.0 |
| Nykvarn | 231.7 | 71.9% | 124,267 SEK | 76.1% | +6.0 |
| Österåker | 224.2 | 73.2% | 126,006 SEK | 78.2% | -10.4 |
| Nynäshamn | 226.1 | 68.5% | 127,381 SEK | 67.3% | +9.3 |
| Vallentuna | 238.6 | 73.3% | 124,283 SEK | 81.3% | +6.0 |
| Tyresö | 241.3 | 73% | 126,882 SEK | 72.7% | +6.6 |
| Solna | 245.6 | 72.1% | 122,099 SEK | 72.4% | -5.9 |
| Botkyrka | 232.3 | 68% | 139,751 SEK | 63.8% | +18.9 |
| Peer average | 234.3 | 71.4% | 127,238 SEK | 73.1% | +4.4 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Stockholms län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Pendlingskommun nära storstad
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Järfälla belongs to SCB municipality group A2 — Pendlingskommun nära storstad: kommun där minst 40% av nattbefolkningen pendlar till en storstad. 43 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Järfälla | 229 | 71.9% | 123,245 SEK | 68.2% |
| Ale | 224.5 | 76.5% | 138,273 SEK | 73.1% |
| Alingsås | 219.9 | 73% | 127,517 SEK | 72.7% |
| Bollebygd | 212.8 | 76% | 148,871 SEK | 82.3% |
| Botkyrka | 232.3 | 68% | 139,751 SEK | 63.8% |
| Burlöv | 221.3 | 61.7% | 135,891 SEK | 58.8% |
| Danderyd | 278.9 | 83.6% | 130,392 SEK | 85.6% |
| Ekerö | 247.2 | 72.3% | 132,541 SEK | 77.5% |
| Haninge | 210.8 | 64.9% | 143,757 SEK | 63.4% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool →
All 88 schools in Järfälla
| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Merit value | Qualified teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLMOGENS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 85 | — | 49.1% |
| ALMAREVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 108 | — | 33.7% |
| ÅLSTA FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 206 | — | 31.8% |
| Ålstaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Järfälla kommun | 220 | — | 77.1% |
| ASKUNGENS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 59 | — | 36.4% |
| ASPNÄS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 52 | — | 46.5% |
| Aspnässkolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Järfälla kommun | 220 | — | 73.7% |
| BARKARBY FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 60 | — | 34.1% |
| Barkarbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Järfälla kommun | 340 | — | 60.8% |
| BARKENS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 94 | — | 30.7% |
| BERGHEMS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 92 | — | 42% |
| Berghemskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Järfälla kommun | 290 | — | 67% |
| Björkebyskolan | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | Järfälla kommun | 560 | 232.5 | 79.7% |
| BOLINDERS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 85 | — | 25.7% |
| DRAKENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 101 | — | 29.8% |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Jakobsberg | Upper secondary school | DBGY Manteln AB | 250 | — | 72.8% |
| FASTEBOL FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 66 | — | 40.5% |
| Fastebolskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Järfälla kommun | 330 | — | 66.2% |
| FJÄLLENS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 80 | — | 50.1% |
| Fjällenskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Järfälla kommun | 550 | 199.5 | 77.6% |
| FÖRSKOLA AXET | Preschool | Förskolan Axet Personalkooperativ Ekonomisk Förening | 23 | — | 8.3% |
| FYRSPANNSVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 54 | — | 35.4% |
| GÅRDS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 80 | — | 52.7% |
| GULLIVERS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 42 | — | 42.9% |
| HELIKOPTERVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 57 | — | 12.8% |
| Herrestaskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Järfälla kommun | 310 | — | 69.6% |
| HÖGBYS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 91 | — | 47.1% |
| Högbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | Järfälla kommun | 70 | — | 90% |
| Iljansbodaskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Järfälla kommun | 100 | — | 77.8% |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Järfälla | Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige AB | 560 | 257.6 | — |
| Järfälla gymnasium Barkarby | Upper secondary school | Järfälla kommun | 690 | — | 75.2% |
| Järfälla gymnasium Jakobsberg | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | Järfälla kommun | 210 | — | 88.3% |
| Järfälla Lärcentrum | Adult education | Järfälla kommun | — | — | — |
| Järfälla Språkcentrum | Järfälla kommun | — | — | — | |
| Källtorpskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school | Järfälla kommun | 350 | 221.1 | 67% |
| KASTANJENS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 71 | — | 35.9% |
| Kolarängskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Järfälla kommun | 400 | — | 75.9% |
| Kommunala vuxenutbildningen | Adult education | Järfälla kommun | — | — | — |
| KOPPARVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 88 | — | 33.1% |
| Kvalitet och utveckling | Järfälla kommun | — | — | — | |
| KVARNENS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 67 | — | 46.7% |
| Kvarnskolan | Compulsory school | Järfälla kommun | 370 | 207.9 | 72.1% |
| LASSE-MAJA FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Personalkooperativet Lasse-maja Förskola Ek. För | 67 | — | 33.1% |
| Lundskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Järfälla kommun | 340 | — | 70.8% |
| MJÖLNARENS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 111 | — | 42% |
| MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN FRÖHUSET | Preschool | Aha Utbildning AB | 41 | — | 11.4% |
| MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN KUBEN | Preschool | Montessoriförskolan Kuben, Ekonomisk Förening | 32 | — | 14% |
| Montessoriskolan Växthuset | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Aha Utbildning AB | 90 | — | 72.3% |
| Neptuniskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Järfälla kommun | 280 | — | 79.4% |
| NIBBLES FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 37 | — | 51.4% |
| NYBERGS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 126 | — | 37.9% |
| OLOVSLUNDS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 59 | — | 42.5% |
| Olovslundskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Järfälla kommun | 520 | — | 86.8% |
| ORIONS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 48 | — | 43% |
| ORMBACKAS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Wåga & Wilja Förskolor AB | 105 | — | 28.5% |
| PARKVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 101 | — | 35.8% |
| POLARIS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 71 | — | 29.1% |
| PRÅMENS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 7 | — | 25.8% |
| PYSSLINGEN AB FÖRSKOLAN HOVSLAGAREN | Preschool | Pysslingen Förskolor AB | 118 | — | 19% |
| PYSSLINGEN AB VÅLBERGA FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Pysslingen Förskolor AB | 58 | — | 28.5% |
| RIDDARENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 64 | — | 42.7% |
| SÄBY WALDORFFÖRSKOLAN | Preschool | Stiftelsen Säby Waldorfförskola | 37 | — | 1.8% |
| SANDVIKS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 98 | — | 48.9% |
| Sandvikskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Järfälla kommun | 190 | — | 69.1% |
| SKÄLBY FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 110 | — | 20.8% |
| Skälbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Järfälla kommun | 510 | — | 86.8% |
| SNAPPHANENS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 119 | — | 44.1% |
| SVETSARVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 72 | — | 37.2% |
| Tallbohovskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Järfälla kommun | 310 | — | 71.9% |
| TEKNIKVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 68 | — | 29% |
| TELLUSBARN PIAZZAN | Preschool | Tellusbarn I Sverige AB | 98 | — | 24.7% |
| TRAKTOR FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 77 | — | 40.2% |
| ULVSÄTTRA FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 59 | — | 37.9% |
| Ulvsättraskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Järfälla kommun | 390 | — | 65.6% |
| VALLVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 75 | — | 42.4% |
| VÄSTERBY FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Västerby Förskola AB | 24 | — | 4.6% |
| VATTMYRA FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 110 | — | 26.2% |
| Vattmyraskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Järfälla kommun | 320 | — | 69.1% |
| VIGGENS FÖRSKOLA ,K, | Preschool | Järfälla kommun | 74 | — | 33.1% |
| Viksjöskolan | Compulsory school | Järfälla kommun | 670 | 236.7 | 67.5% |
| VITTRA AB, JAKOBSBERG FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vittraskolorna AB | 75 | — | 25.6% |
| Vittra Jakobsberg | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Vittraskolorna AB | 360 | 234 | 49.3% |
| WÅGA & WILJA AB CYLINDERS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Wåga & Wilja Förskolor AB | 76 | — | 22.6% |
| WÅGA & WILJA AB FÄBODENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Wåga & Wilja Förskolor AB | 86 | — | 40% |
| WÅGA & WILJA AB ORGONA FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Wåga & Wilja Förskolor AB | 86 | — | 29.6% |
| WÅGA & WILJA AB PLOMMONETS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Wåga & Wilja Förskolor AB | 84 | — | 31.8% |
| WÅGA & WILJA AB SOLENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Wåga & Wilja Förskolor AB | 66 | — | 7.8% |
| WÅGA & WILJA AB UR OCH SKUR SKOGSBACKEN | Preschool | Wåga & Wilja Förskolor AB | 89 | — | 20.3% |
Common questions about schools in Järfälla
- How many schools are there in Järfälla?
- Järfälla municipality has 88 active school units: 25 compulsory schools and 3 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 67 are municipal and 21 are independent. A total of 14,089 pupils attend schools in Järfälla.
- What are the merit values in Järfälla?
- The average year-9 merit value in Järfälla is 227 points (based on 7 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Internationella Engelska Skolan Järfälla with 257.6 points.
- Which school in Järfälla has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Högbyskolan has the highest share of qualified teachers in Järfälla at 90%. The municipal average is 45.8%.
- How much does a school place cost in Järfälla?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Järfälla is 123,245 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 123,324 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Järfälla?
- Student health services in Järfälla cost 4,679 SEK per pupil (2024). 66.3% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 59.1%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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