Which is the best independent school in Jönköping?

Internationella Engelska Skolan Jönköping ranks highest among independent compulsory schools in Jönköping with a Skolkoll score of 58/100 (2024/25). Runner-up is Magelungens Grundskola Jönköping with a Skolkoll score of 44/100.

How many independent schools are there in Jönköping?

Jönköping has 7 independent compulsory schools out of 56 compulsory schools in total (49 municipal-operator schools). 5 of those independent schools have published a final-grade score — their average is 195.1 points, 32.5 points below the national average of 227.6 points.

A 'friskola' is a Swedish compulsory or upper-secondary school with a non-municipal operator — typically a private joint-stock company, foundation, or ideologically-driven association. Independent schools are funded by the pupil voucher (skolpeng) from the pupil's home municipality and may not charge tuition. They follow the same national curriculum and are inspected by the Swedish Schools Inspectorate (Skolinspektionen) on the same terms as municipal schools.

Are independent schools in Jönköping better than municipal ones?

Differences in results between independent and municipal schools are largely explained by pupil composition. The SALSA deviation (Skolverket's model adjusting for socio-economic background) gives a fairer comparison than raw final-grade scores. See /en/municipality/jonkoping/independent-vs-municipal/ for an aggregated comparison.

Best independent schools in Jönköping 2024/25

Compare the 5 independent compulsory schools in Jönköping ranked by Skolkoll score, with the Year 9 final-grade score as context. Average merit 195.1 points (32.5 points below the national average). SALSA deviation and teacher certification shown as context. Data from Skolverket.

How we ranked

The list contains independent compulsory schools in Jönköping (operator type = "enskild") that have published a Year 9 final-grade score. Schools are sorted on the Skolkoll score, the same 0–100 measure shown on school pages — it combines results, staffing, value-added, safety and resources. Where a dimension lacks school-specific data the national median is used. The SALSA deviation in the table is a context column (Skolverket's model for pupil-composition adjustment) and does not affect the order. The Year 9 score, teacher certification and pupil counts are shown for every school so you can read the ranking in context.

Note: "Best" here is a data-driven comparison based on public statistics — not necessarily the best school for your child. Independent schools may have a different pupil composition than the municipal alternatives; use the SALSA deviation for an adjusted view. Read the full methodology →

Top 5 independent schools in Jönköping

Top 5 independent compulsory schools in Jönköping ranked by Skolkoll score (0–100, higher = better, descending sort).
#	School	Skolkoll score	Year 9 score	SALSA deviation	Cert. teachers	Pupils	Operator
1	Internationella Engelska Skolan Jönköping	Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average.	238.6	+11.0	—	740	Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige AB
2	Magelungens Grundskola Jönköping	Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Below average.	82.5	—	79%	40	Magelungen Utveckling AB
3	Prolympia, Jönköping	Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Below average.	227.7	-6.0	51%	490	Prolympia AB
4	Kunskapsskolan Jönköping	Skolkoll score 35 out of 100. Below average.	215.4	-12.0	63%	180	Kunskapsskolan i Sverige Aktiebolag
5	Strandskolan	Skolkoll score 32 out of 100. Below average.	211.1	-41.0	55%	110	JÖNKÖPINGS KRISTNA SKOLFÖRENING

Independent schools in Jönköping vs national average

Independent schools in Jönköping have an average final-grade score of 195.1 points, which is 32.5 points below the national average (227.6 points). For a comparison with municipal schools in the same municipality, see the link below.

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Source: Skolverket. The final-grade score is the average Year 9 grade points, 2024/25. The SALSA deviation refers to 2024/25.