Preschool
Apply through the municipality's preschool queue. Place guarantee is normally within four months; fees are income-based.
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Schools in Järfälla municipality
88 school unitsSkolkoll's statistics include school units that are open/active in Skolverket's register. Dormant units (Vilande — temporarily without students) and discontinued units (Upphörd — permanently closed) are excluded. in Järfälla, Stockholm County. The three most common school forms: 56 preschool, 25 compulsory school, 21 after-school care (+6 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 5 October 2026. School data covers 2025/26; Kolada data may cover different periods.
The school landscape in Järfälla
Start here to understand the local offer. The main list on this page shows compulsory and upper-secondary schools with comparable metrics, while preschools and deeper statistics open in separate views where data exists.
- Compulsory
- 25
- Upper secondary
- 3
- Preschools
- 56
- Municipal
- 67
- Independent
- 21
School-form counts come from Skolverket's school-unit register for 2025/26. Kolada municipal metrics usually cover compulsory school and may use different periods.
Järfälla has 88 schools with a merit value of 229 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 72.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (near the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
88 schools14,330 pupils72.9% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Growing municipality (+1.4%)
Apply for a place in Järfälla
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Järfälla.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Järfälla e-service for school choice (opens in a new window)Upper secondary
Apply through the regional upper-secondary admissions system. Admission results are normally published in July.
Go to Järfälla e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Järfälla
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 10 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average +3 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +3.5 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 8% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 131,532 SEK) is 9% lower than the national average (144,800 SEK).
Key metrics — Järfälla municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 88
- 67 municipal, 21 independent
- Total pupils
- 14,330
- 25 compulsory, 3 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 229
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 72.9%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 15
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Järfälla municipality has 88 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 229 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (72.9%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is near the Kolada national value for compulsory school, 2025, of 73.3%.
Development over time
The municipality's key school metrics for the last 6 years (2020–2025). Source is shown per metric.
Merit value yr 9↓ -4.2 %
Trend: 239 to 229, down2020: 239 p2025: 229 p
Merit values have decreased by 10 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +5.0 %
Trend: 69.4 to 72.9, up2020: 69.4 %2025: 72.9 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 3.5 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +24.4 %
Trend: 105,703 to 131,532, up2020: 105,703 SEK2025: 131,532 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 25,829 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Järfälla
- How many schools are there in Järfälla?
- Järfälla municipality has 88 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 25 of the units offer compulsory education, 3 offer upper-secondary education and 56 offer preschool. 67 of the units are municipal and 21 are independent. A total of 14,330 pupils attend schools in Järfälla.
- What are the merit values in Järfälla?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Järfälla is 229 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Internationella Engelska Skolan Järfälla with 251.2 points.
- Which school in Järfälla has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Skälbyskolan has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Järfälla at 89.4%. The municipality value is 72.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Järfälla?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Järfälla is 131,532 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 132,168 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Järfälla organises school choice, mother-tongue teaching, student health and school transport.
The municipality has its own e-service for compulsory-school choice.
School choice window: usually 15 Jan–15 Feb. Check the municipality's own calendar.
School choice in JärfällaThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in JärfällaThe municipality is responsible for school transport to and from compulsory school where distance, traffic safety or disability warrants it. Regulated by the Education Act (Skollagen) 10:32.
About school transport55.1% of compulsory-school pupils have a mother tongue other than Swedish. The municipality must offer mother-tongue tuition where at least five pupils request the same language (Education Act 10:7).
Cost per pupil in municipal compulsory schools: 5,514 SEK/year (2025).B
Nurse, counsellor, psychologist and special-needs teacher per Education Act 2:25.
Independent schools that admit pupils with special needs can apply for supplementary funding ("tilläggsbelopp") on top of the basic grant. The municipality of residence decides on each application from the provider.
How supplementary funding worksHow does Järfälla compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 6/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 5/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 1/7
Skolkoll score in Järfälla
Where schools sit on the national 0-100 scale. Compulsory schools and upper secondary are shown separately because scores are calibrated by school stage.
Compulsory schools in Järfälla
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Järfälla: 25 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Vittra Jakobsberg with Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Municipal average 49, neutral midpoint 50.
25 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Järfälla
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Järfälla: 3 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Järfälla gymnasium Barkarby with Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Lowest: Järfälla gymnasium Jakobsberg with Skolkoll score 31 out of 100.
3 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Järfälla ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Järfälla
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ålstaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | JÄRFÄLLA KOMMUN | 250 | 88.3% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Aspnässkolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | JÄRFÄLLA KOMMUN | 220 | 75.6% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Barkarbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | JÄRFÄLLA KOMMUN | 340 | 66% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Berghemskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | JÄRFÄLLA KOMMUN | 270 | 76.9% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Björkebyskolan | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | JÄRFÄLLA KOMMUN | 560 | 75.8% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Jakobsberg | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 310 | 73.9% | Skolkoll score 33 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fastebolskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | JÄRFÄLLA KOMMUN | 340 | 64.1% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fjällenskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | JÄRFÄLLA KOMMUN | 600 | 73.1% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Herrestaskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | JÄRFÄLLA KOMMUN | 320 | 69.9% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Högbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | JÄRFÄLLA KOMMUN | 70 | 76.3% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Iljansbodaskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | JÄRFÄLLA KOMMUN | 120 | 77.4% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Järfälla | Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 570 | — | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Järfälla gymnasium Barkarby | Upper secondary school | JÄRFÄLLA KOMMUN | 690 | 88.8% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Järfälla gymnasium Jakobsberg | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | JÄRFÄLLA KOMMUN | 350 | 66.1% | Skolkoll score 31 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Källtorpskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school | JÄRFÄLLA KOMMUN | 370 | 71% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kolarängskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | JÄRFÄLLA KOMMUN | 370 | 78.1% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kvarnskolan | Compulsory school | JÄRFÄLLA KOMMUN | 330 | 69.9% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lundskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | JÄRFÄLLA KOMMUN | 340 | 69.2% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Montessoriskolan Växthuset | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | 5566146956 | 100 | 64.3% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Neptuniskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | JÄRFÄLLA KOMMUN | 280 | 78.2% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Olovslundskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | JÄRFÄLLA KOMMUN | 510 | 83.8% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sandvikskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | JÄRFÄLLA KOMMUN | 180 | 69.1% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skälbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | JÄRFÄLLA KOMMUN | 510 | 89.4% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tallbohovskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | JÄRFÄLLA KOMMUN | 320 | 65.1% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ulvsättraskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | JÄRFÄLLA KOMMUN | 420 | 66% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vattmyraskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | JÄRFÄLLA KOMMUN | 310 | 65.4% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Viksjöskolan | Compulsory school | JÄRFÄLLA KOMMUN | 680 | 70.4% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vittra Jakobsberg | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | AcadeMedia AB | 390 | 65% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in JärfällaJärfälla has 56 preschools. Group sizes, staff and after-school care are listed separately.
See preschools Neighbouring municipalities
The 6 closest municipalities by geographic distance. Each comparison cell shows both a value and status: better than neighbour average / in line with neighbour average / worse than neighbour average (±3 %).
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value (2025) | Qual. teachers (2025) | Cost/pupil (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Järfälla you | — | 229Worse than neighbour average | 72.9%In line with neighbour average | 131,532 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Sollentuna | 7 km | 258.7Better than neighbour average | 75.7%In line with neighbour average | 140,494 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Sundbyberg | 9.1 km | 251.9In line with neighbour average | 76.1%In line with neighbour average | 134,674 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Upplands-Bro | 11.4 km | 228Worse than neighbour average | 70.3%Worse than neighbour average | 137,621 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Upplands Väsby | 11.5 km | 243.6In line with neighbour average | 71.2%Worse than neighbour average | 141,118 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Solna | 11.7 km | 245.6In line with neighbour average | 73.8%In line with neighbour average | 131,887 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Danderyd | 12.8 km | 278.9Better than neighbour average | 81.5%Better than neighbour average | 135,411 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 251.1 | 74.8% | 136,868 SEK |
Merit value, qualified teachers and cost/pupil in the neighbour comparison come from Kolada, compulsory school. Only neighbour values from the same Kolada year as the selected municipality are compared (merit value 2025, qualified teachers 2025, cost/pupil 2025).For statistical peers (KNN) and SCB peer-group benchmark, see municipal data.
Explore the statistics in depth
Detailed statistics for Järfälla municipality, organised by school form and theme. Click for full tables, trends and comparisons.
Compulsory schoolsAll compulsory schools with merit values, teachers and grade distribution.Upper secondaryProgrammes, graduation rates and pathways to higher education.Preschool and childcarePreschools, fritidshem and pedagogical care with key metrics.Safety and study environmentSchool Inspectorate survey results for safety and study peace.Demographics and youthPopulation, household types, child welfare and economic conditions.All municipal dataEconomy, society, environment, adult education and SCB peer benchmark.
Statistics: school year 2025/26. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison
See how Järfälla municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Järfälla
Fjällenskolan: Register field changed from true to false
Högbyskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3 to 2, 3
Kvarnskolan: Register field changed from true to false
Källtorpskolan: Register field changed from true to false
Sandvikskolan: Register field changed from true to false
Tallbohovskolan: Register field changed from true to false
Ulvsättraskolan: Register field changed from true to false
Ålstaskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
ASPNÄS FÖRSKOLA ,K,: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KVARNENS FÖRSKOLA ,K,: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
ASPNÄS FÖRSKOLA ,K,: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KVARNENS FÖRSKOLA ,K,: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
ASPNÄS FÖRSKOLA ,K,: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
DRAKENS FÖRSKOLA ,K,: Renamed from DRAKENS FÖRSKOLA to DRAKENS FÖRSKOLA ,K,
FYRSPANNSVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA ,K,: Renamed from FYRSPANNSVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA to FYRSPANNSVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA ,K,
FÖRSKOLAN AXET PERSONALKOOPERATIV: Renamed from FÖRSKOLA AXET to FÖRSKOLAN AXET PERSONALKOOPERATIV
KVARNENS FÖRSKOLA ,K,: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
LASSE-MAJA FÖRSKOLA PERSONALKOOPERATIV: Renamed from LASSE-MAJA FÖRSKOLA to LASSE-MAJA FÖRSKOLA PERSONALKOOPERATIV
MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN FRÖHUSET - AHA UTBILDNING AB: Renamed from MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN FRÖHUSET to MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN FRÖHUSET - AHA UTBILDNING AB
MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN KUBEN EKONOMISK FÖRENING: Renamed from MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN KUBEN to MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN KUBEN EKONOMISK FÖRENING
PYSSLINGEN HOVSLAGAREN: Renamed from PYSSLINGEN AB FÖRSKOLAN HOVSLAGAREN to PYSSLINGEN HOVSLAGAREN
PYSSLINGEN VÅLBERGA: Renamed from PYSSLINGEN AB VÅLBERGA FÖRSKOLA to PYSSLINGEN VÅLBERGA
RIDDARENS FÖRSKOLA ,K,: Renamed from RIDDARENS FÖRSKOLA to RIDDARENS FÖRSKOLA ,K,
SÄBY WALDORFFÖRSKOLA STIFTELSE: Renamed from SÄBY WALDORFFÖRSKOLAN to SÄBY WALDORFFÖRSKOLA STIFTELSE
VÄSTERBY FÖRSKOLA AB: Renamed from VÄSTERBY FÖRSKOLA to VÄSTERBY FÖRSKOLA AB
WÅGA OCH WILJA AB CYLINDERS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from WÅGA & WILJA AB CYLINDERS FÖRSKOLA to WÅGA OCH WILJA AB CYLINDERS FÖRSKOLA
WÅGA OCH WILJA AB FÄBODENS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from WÅGA & WILJA AB FÄBODENS FÖRSKOLA to WÅGA OCH WILJA AB FÄBODENS FÖRSKOLA
WÅGA OCH WILJA AB ORGONA FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from WÅGA & WILJA AB ORGONA FÖRSKOLA to WÅGA OCH WILJA AB ORGONA FÖRSKOLA
WÅGA OCH WILJA AB ORMBACKAS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from ORMBACKAS FÖRSKOLA to WÅGA OCH WILJA AB ORMBACKAS FÖRSKOLA
WÅGA OCH WILJA AB PLOMMONETS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from WÅGA & WILJA AB PLOMMONETS FÖRSKOLA to WÅGA OCH WILJA AB PLOMMONETS FÖRSKOLA
… and 173 older events.
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