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 Jönköping municipality
219 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 Jönköping, Jönköping County. The three most common school forms: 119 preschool, 57 compulsory school, 47 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 Jönköping
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
- 57
- Upper secondary
- 27
- Preschools
- 119
- Municipal
- 179
- Independent
- 39
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.
Jönköping has 219 schools with a merit value of 221.7 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 78.5% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
219 schools28,955 pupils78.5% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
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Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
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Apply through the regional upper-secondary admissions system. Admission results are normally published in July.
Go to Jönköping e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Jönköping
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 7.9 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average 10.9 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 221.7) is 6.8 points below the national average (228.5).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 78.5%) is 5.2 percentage points above the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 12% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Jönköping municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 219
- 179 municipal, 39 independent
- Total pupils
- 28,955
- 57 compulsory, 27 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 221.7
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 78.5%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.8
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Jönköping municipality has 219 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 221.7 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (78.5%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is above 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↓ -3.4 %
Trend: 229.6 to 221.7, down2020: 229.6 p2025: 221.7 p
Merit values have decreased by 7.9 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +1.6 %
Trend: 77.3 to 78.5, up2020: 77.3 %2025: 78.5 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 1.2 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +18.9 %
Trend: 109,212 to 129,807, up2020: 109,212 SEK2025: 129,807 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 20,595 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Jönköping
- How many schools are there in Jönköping?
- Jönköping municipality has 219 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 57 of the units offer compulsory education, 27 offer upper-secondary education and 119 offer preschool. 179 of the units are municipal and 39 are independent. A total of 28,955 pupils attend schools in Jönköping.
- What are the merit values in Jönköping?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Jönköping is 221.7 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Internationella Engelska Skolan Jönköping with 248.7 points.
- Which school in Jönköping has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Erik Dahlbergsgymnasiet RO 4 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Jönköping at 98.6%. The municipality value is 78.5% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Jönköping?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Jönköping is 129,807 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 128,235 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Jönköping 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 JönköpingThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in JönköpingThe 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 transport29.4% 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: 4,509 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 Jönköping compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 3/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 2/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 1/7
Skolkoll score in Jönköping
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 Jönköping
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Jönköping: 56 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Skärstad skola with Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Municipal average 55, neutral midpoint 50.
56 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Jönköping
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Jönköping: 27 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Per Brahegymnasiet RO 3 with Skolkoll score 77 out of 100. Municipal average 53, neutral midpoint 50.
27 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Jönköping ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Jönköping
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Dalinskolan | Compulsory school | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 730 | 86.5% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Attarp anpassad grundskola 7–9 | Adapted compulsory school | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Attarpsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 450 | 84.1% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Attarpsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 350 | 89.5% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bäckadalsgymnasiet RO 1 | Upper secondary school | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 370 | 96% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bäckadalsgymnasiet RO 2 | Upper secondary school | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 240 | 61.5% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bäckadalsgymnasiet RO 3 | Upper secondary school | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 300 | 91.4% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bäckadalsgymnasiet RO 4 | Upper secondary school | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 280 | 97.3% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bäckadalsgymnasiet RO 5 | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 170 | 96.1% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Barnarpsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 330 | 72.7% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bottnarydsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 180 | 79.7% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Brodalsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 160 | 77.9% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Dalviksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 260 | 80.5% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Djupadal anpassad grundskola 7-9 | Adapted compulsory school | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Djupadalsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Jönköping | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 220 | 65.7% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ekhagsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 370 | 71.9% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Erik Dahlbergsgymnasiet RO 1 | Upper secondary school | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 380 | 87.8% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Erik Dahlbergsgymnasiet RO 2 | Upper secondary school | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 170 | 91.8% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Erik Dahlbergsgymnasiet RO 3 | Upper secondary school | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 350 | 91.5% | Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Erik Dahlbergsgymnasiet RO 4 | Upper secondary school | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 410 | 98.6% | Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Erik Dahlbergsgymnasiet RO 5 | Upper secondary school | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 270 | 96.3% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fagerslättskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 260 | 84.3% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Flahultsskolan | Compulsory school | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 440 | 77% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gräshagsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 200 | 90% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Grästorpsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 90 | 96.9% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hisingstorpsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 380 | 81.8% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hovslättsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 380 | 88.8% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hyddans anpassade gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | Ambea AB ( publ ) | — | — | No score |
| Hyddans skola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | Ambea AB ( publ ) | — | — | No score |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Jönköping | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 740 | — | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| JENSEN Gymnasium Jönköping | Upper secondary school | JENSEN group AB | 150 | 66.5% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Jönköpings musikgymnasium | Upper secondary school | JÖNKÖPINGS KRISTNA SKOLFÖRENING | 50 | 87.3% | Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Junedalsskolan | Compulsory school | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 840 | 78.8% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kålgården anpassad grundskola 1–6 | Adapted compulsory school | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Kålgårdsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 170 | 75.3% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kumlabyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 30 | 62.8% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kunskapsskolan Jönköping | Compulsory school | Magnora Aktiebolag | 180 | 63.1% | Skolkoll score 35 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Landsjöskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 290 | 86.2% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| LBS Kreativa Gymnasiet Jönköping | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 200 | 89.9% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lekerydsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 300 | 78.9% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ljungarumsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 550 | 84.2% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ljungarumsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 230 | 74.7% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Magelungens Grundskola Jönköping | Compulsory school | Magelhusen AB | 40 | 78.8% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Magelungens Gymnasium Jönköping | Upper secondary school | Magelhusen AB | 70 | 61% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Magnus Ladulåsskolan | Adapted compulsory school, Adapted upper secondary school, Compulsory school | J-SON PEDAGOGIKCENTRUM AB | 20 | 36% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Månsarpsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 140 | 77.1% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nordskogens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 20 | 66.8% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Norrängsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 220 | 88.4% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nyarpsskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | JÖNKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 230 | 92.1% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in JönköpingJönköping has 119 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jönköping you | — | 221.7Better than neighbour average | 78.5%Better than neighbour average | 129,807 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Habo | 16.6 km | 230.1Better than neighbour average | 83.7%Better than neighbour average | 133,684 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Mullsjö | 24.9 km | 203.9Worse than neighbour average | 72.5%In line with neighbour average | 138,158 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Nässjö | 32.7 km | 214.4In line with neighbour average | 65%Worse than neighbour average | 157,267 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Vaggeryd | 35 km | 200.4Worse than neighbour average | 72.7%In line with neighbour average | 142,890 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Aneby | 35.8 km | 223.6Better than neighbour average | 64.3%Worse than neighbour average | 144,996 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Ulricehamn | 46.3 km | 211.2In line with neighbour average | 72.4%In line with neighbour average | 149,511 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 213.9 | 71.8% | 144,418 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 Jönköping 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
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Timeline — school events in Jönköping
Prolympia Jönköping: Renamed from Prolympia, Jönköping to Prolympia Jönköping
Prolympia Jönköping: Operating name changed from Prolympia to Prolympia Jönköping
Djupadalsskolan 7-9: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Djupadalsskolan 7-9: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-08-01
Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Jönköping: Address changed from Batterigatan 19, 55305 Jönköping to Hovrättsgränd 4, 55320 Jönköping
Tenhultsgymnasiet: Renamed from Tenhults naturbruksgymnasium to Tenhultsgymnasiet
Tenhultsgymnasiet: Operating name changed from Tenhults naturbruksgymnasium to Tenhultsgymnasiet
Tenhultsgymnasiet: Contact details changed from changed to changed
JOHN BAUERS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
ROSENDALA GÅRDS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Prolympia Jönköping: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Sanda anpassad grundskola 7–9: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 7, 8, 9
Torpaskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR
JOHN BAUERS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Prolympia Jönköping: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
ROSENDALA GÅRDS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Sanda anpassad grundskola 7–9: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 7, 8, 9
Torpaskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR
JOHN BAUERS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Magelungens Gymnasium Jönköping: Register field changed from false to true
ROSENDALA GÅRDS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
JENSEN Gymnasium Jönköping: Address changed from Hovrättstorget 3, 55321 Jönköping to Hovrättstorget 5, 55321 Jönköping
JOHN BAUERS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
ROSENDALA GÅRDS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Bäckadalsgymnasiet RO 1: Renamed from Bäckadalsgymn RO 1 to Bäckadalsgymnasiet RO 1
Bäckadalsgymnasiet RO 2: Renamed from Bäckadalsgymn RO 2 to Bäckadalsgymnasiet RO 2
Bäckadalsgymnasiet RO 3: Renamed from Bäckadalsgymn RO 3 to Bäckadalsgymnasiet RO 3
Bäckadalsgymnasiet RO 4: Renamed from Bäckadalsgymn RO 4 to Bäckadalsgymnasiet RO 4
Bäckadalsgymnasiet RO 5: Renamed from Bäckadalsgymn RO 5 to Bäckadalsgymnasiet RO 5
Bäckadalsgymnasiet RO 1: Renamed from Bäckadalsgymn RO 1 to Bäckadalsgymnasiet RO 1
… and 596 older events.
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