Schools in Kalmar municipality
73 active school units in Kalmar, Kalmar län. Most common school forms: 34 preschool, 27 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 — Kalmar municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Kalmar (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Teachers and personnel
Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Staff stability
Teacher workforce stability in Kalmar, 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 Kalmar.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Kalmar (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic International School Kalmar | 273 | 239 | +34.0 |
| Lindsdalsskolorna | 244 | 237 | +6.0 |
| Falkenbergsskolan | 247 | 242 | +5.0 |
| Tallhagsskolan | 227 | 226 | 0.0 |
| Södra skolan | 252 | 254 | -2.0 |
| Funkaboskolan | 224 | 230 | -5.0 |
| Västra Skolan Kalmar | 239 | 247 | -8.0 |
| Smedbyskolan | 213 | 223 | -10.0 |
| Södermöreskolan | 212 | 223 | -11.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 10 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic International School Kalmar | Nordic International School AB | 273.3 | +34.0 | — | 170 |
| Kalmar Waldorfskola | Stiftelsen Kalmar Waldorfskola | 257.7 | — | — | 70 |
| Södra skolan | Södra skolan i Kalmar AB | 252.1 | -2.0 | 80% | 380 |
| Falkenbergsskolan | Kalmar kommun | 247.4 | +5.0 | 91.2% | 580 |
| Lindsdalsskolorna | Kalmar kommun | 243.7 | +6.0 | 85.1% | 1,010 |
| Västra Skolan Kalmar | Cis Kalmar AB | 238.7 | -8.0 | 48.3% | 180 |
| Tallhagsskolan | Kalmar kommun | 226.6 | 0.0 | 86.2% | 550 |
| Funkaboskolan | Kalmar kommun | 224.4 | -5.0 | 90.2% | 810 |
| Smedbyskolan | Kalmar kommun | 213.2 | -10.0 | 84.9% | 550 |
| Södermöreskolan | Kalmar kommun | 212 | -11.0 | 89.2% | 240 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Kalmar (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 Kalmar (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Kalmar 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 Kalmar (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 Kalmar (2024).
Source: Kolada.
SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Key metrics for SFI in Kalmar (2021).
Source: Kolada.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Kalmar
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Kalmar (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Kalmar (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Kalmar (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 Kalmar (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Kalmar (2024).
Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).
Children's economic conditions
Child poverty and economic standard in Kalmar (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 Kalmar (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Household types
Distribution of household types in Kalmar (2024).
Source: SCB.
Migration patterns
In- and out-migration in Kalmar (2024).
Source: SCB.
Neighboring municipalities
Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance.
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Pupils/teacher | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalmar | — | 230 | 67.8% | 11.9 | 73 |
| Mörbylånga | 19.5 km | 233.1 | 62.1% | 10.5 | 28 |
| Nybro | 20.9 km | 207.2 | 68% | 11.1 | 40 |
| Mönsterås | 32.2 km | 208.4 | 57.8% | 11.5 | 21 |
| Borgholm | 33.7 km | 223.6 | 67.8% | 10.8 | 16 |
| Torsås | 38 km | 216.8 | 78.1% | 10 | 13 |
| Emmaboda | 45.2 km | 216.4 | 57.2% | 8.9 | 20 |
Refugee reception
Refugee reception in Kalmar (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — demographics
Demographic development (2020–2025).
Economy and housing
Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure
Municipal economy
Economic key metrics for Kalmar (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Economic assistance
Economic assistance (social benefits) in Kalmar (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Learning tools and digitalisation
Cost of learning tools in Kalmar. 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 Kalmar.
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 Kalmar (2024).
LSS and disability services
LSS services in Kalmar (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Culture school
Key metrics for the music and culture school in Kalmar (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Public library
Key metrics for public libraries in Kalmar (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Environment
Environmental indicators for Kalmar (2023).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — society and culture
Development in society and culture (2020–2024).
Trends — adult education
Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).
Teacher certification: trend and forecast
Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Kalmar 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 Kalmar.
Kalmar 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 Kalmar with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Kalmar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalmar you | 233.8 | 87.4% | 134,049 SEK | 72.3% | +1.0 |
| Mörbylånga | 237.4 | 79.7% | 149,255 SEK | 77% | -5.5 |
| Oskarshamn | 216.1 | 76.8% | 137,561 SEK | 77.1% | -11.7 |
| Torsås | 216.8 | 79.5% | 170,513 SEK | 75.3% | -8.0 |
| Mönsterås | 212 | 71% | 154,851 SEK | 65.8% | -2.0 |
| Nybro | 204 | 71.5% | 144,585 SEK | 66.3% | -11.7 |
| Västervik | 220.2 | 66.2% | 145,115 SEK | 68.6% | -11.8 |
| Vimmerby | 212.8 | 63.9% | 148,321 SEK | 73.2% | +1.5 |
| Peer average | 217 | 72.7% | 150,029 SEK | 71.9% | -7.0 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Kalmar län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Mindre stad/tätort
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Kalmar belongs to SCB municipality group C6 — Mindre stad/tätort: kommuner med 15 000–40 000 invånare i den största tätorten. 29 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalmar | 233.8 | 87.4% | 134,049 SEK | 72.3% |
| Avesta | 208.5 | 61.9% | 159,885 SEK | 62.4% |
| Falkenberg | 220.1 | 73% | 130,948 SEK | 74.9% |
| Falköping | 218.1 | 67% | 144,707 SEK | 70.1% |
| Falun | 227.3 | 69.7% | 129,581 SEK | 76.2% |
| Gotland | 214.3 | 67.7% | 146,885 SEK | 66.4% |
| Hudiksvall | 215.9 | 69.5% | 138,735 SEK | 71.1% |
| Härnösand | 209.7 | 74.4% | 158,821 SEK | 65.6% |
| Hässleholm | 213.4 | 75.3% | 155,821 SEK | 68.6% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool →
All 73 schools in Kalmar
| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Merit value | Qualified teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Åbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Kalmar kommun | 220 | — | 83.5% |
| Axel Weüdelskolan | Adult education | Kalmarsunds Gymnasieförbund | — | — | — |
| Calmare Internationella Skola | Upper secondary school | Cis Kalmar AB | 370 | — | 60.5% |
| Central Insamlingsenhet-Skolmottagningsenheten | Kalmar kommun | — | — | — | |
| Djurängsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Kalmar kommun | 200 | — | 94.4% |
| Falkenbergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Kalmar kommun | 580 | 247.4 | 91.2% |
| FÖRSKOLAN BJÖRKENÄS-LJUSSTADEN | Preschool | Kalmar kommun | 226 | — | 65% |
| FÖRSKOLAN DJURÄNGEN | Preschool | Kalmar kommun | 130 | — | 63.2% |
| FÖRSKOLAN EKAN | Preschool | Stiftelsen Kalmar Waldorfskola | 22 | — | 38.5% |
| FÖRSKOLAN HAGBY | Preschool | Kalmar kommun | 135 | — | 69.2% |
| FÖRSKOLAN HALLTORP | Preschool | Kalmar kommun | 46 | — | 56.5% |
| FÖRSKOLAN HJÄRTAT AB | Preschool | Förskolan Nilsson 1 AB | 23 | — | 27.1% |
| FÖRSKOLAN LÄCKEBY | Preschool | Kalmar kommun | 110 | — | 70.4% |
| FÖRSKOLAN LINDEBERGA-SJÖÄNGEN | Preschool | Kalmar kommun | 206 | — | 59.3% |
| FÖRSKOLAN LINDÖ | Preschool | Kalmar kommun | 208 | — | 67.3% |
| FÖRSKOLAN LJUNGBYHOLM | Preschool | Kalmar kommun | 189 | — | 57% |
| FÖRSKOLAN ÖGONSTENEN | Preschool | Kalmar kommun | 218 | — | 70.1% |
| FÖRSKOLAN OXHAGEN-MALMEN | Preschool | Kalmar kommun | 140 | — | 71.3% |
| FÖRSKOLAN PÅRYD | Preschool | Kalmar kommun | 38 | — | 42.9% |
| FÖRSKOLAN PULPETEN-SMEDJAN | Preschool | Kalmar kommun | 174 | — | 53.8% |
| FÖRSKOLAN RINKABYHOLM | Preschool | Kalmar kommun | 185 | — | 55.8% |
| FÖRSKOLAN ROCKNEBY | Preschool | Kalmar kommun | 165 | — | 60.4% |
| FÖRSKOLAN SMEDBY | Preschool | Kalmar kommun | 199 | — | 56.2% |
| FÖRSKOLAN STORA HJÄRTAT AB ,FÖRSKOLAN NILSSON AB, | Preschool | Förskolan Nilsson 2 AB | 26 | — | 27.5% |
| FÖRSKOLAN SVÄRDSLILJAN | Preschool | Kalmar kommun | 130 | — | 69.1% |
| FÖRSKOLAN TREKANTEN | Preschool | Kalmar kommun | 95 | — | 67.1% |
| FÖRSKOLAN TROLLET | Preschool | Kalmar kommun | 237 | — | 76.6% |
| FÖRSKOLAN TVÄRSKOG | Preschool | Kalmar kommun | 54 | — | 27.9% |
| FÖRSKOLAN VALLMON | Preschool | Kalmar kommun | 115 | — | 66.5% |
| FÖRSKOLAN VÄSTANVIND | Preschool | Cis Kalmar AB | 25 | — | 18.2% |
| FÖRSKOLAN VIMPELTORPET | Preschool | Kalmar kommun | 182 | — | 63% |
| Funkaboskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Kalmar kommun | 810 | 224.4 | 90.2% |
| Gröndalsskolan | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | Kalmar kommun | — | — | — |
| Hagbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Kalmar kommun | 150 | — | 70.1% |
| Halltorpsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Kalmar kommun | 70 | — | 95.1% |
| Jenny Nyströmskolan A | Adapted upper secondary school | Kalmarsunds Gymnasieförbund | — | — | — |
| Jenny Nyströmskolan B | Upper secondary school | Kalmarsunds Gymnasieförbund | 600 | — | 87.7% |
| Kalmar Centrumskola | Compulsory school | Nytida Solängen AB | 40 | 140.6 | 54.1% |
| Kalmar Waldorfskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Stiftelsen Kalmar Waldorfskola | 70 | 257.7 | — |
| Kalmarsundsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Kalmar kommun | 550 | — | 90.4% |
| KOTTEN | Preschool | Föräldraföreningen Kotten I Kalmar | 22 | — | 62.5% |
| Kunskapsnavet Kalmar kommun | Adult education | Kalmar kommun | — | — | — |
| Lars Kaggskolan | Upper secondary school | Kalmarsunds Gymnasieförbund | 1,190 | — | 86.4% |
| Lindöskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Kalmar kommun | 280 | — | 95.1% |
| Lindsdalsskolorna | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Kalmar kommun | 1,010 | 243.7 | 85.1% |
| Ljungbyholmsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Kalmar kommun | 240 | — | 93.5% |
| LUFTBALLONGENS FÖRSKOLA ,BEKA, | Preschool | Beka Förskola Kalmar AB | 23 | — | 75.5% |
| LUNDEN | Preschool | Föräldraföreningen Lunden | 19 | — | 15.9% |
| LYCKANS FÖRSKOLA I KALMAR AB | Preschool | Mea Förskola I Kalmar AB | 25 | — | 50.9% |
| Montessoriskolan Regnbågen | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Folkuniversitetets Skolor AB | 90 | — | 78.4% |
| Naturbruksgymnasiet Kalmar 1 | Upper secondary school | Hushållningssällskapet Kalmar-kronoberg-blekinge | — | — | 63.8% |
| Naturbruksgymnasiet Kalmar 2 | Upper secondary school | Hushållningssällskapet Kalmar-kronoberg-blekinge | — | — | — |
| Nordic International School Kalmar | Compulsory school | Nordic International School AB | 170 | 273.3 | — |
| Oxhagsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Kalmar kommun | 50 | — | 91.2% |
| Pårydsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Kalmar kommun | 70 | — | 85.2% |
| Praktiska Gymnasiet Kalmar | Upper secondary school | Praktiska Sverige AB | 180 | — | 77.8% |
| RACKARUNGARNAS FÖRSKOLA KALMAR AB | Preschool | Rackarungarnas Förskola Kalmar AB | 31 | — | 35.8% |
| Rinkabyholmsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Kalmar kommun | 410 | — | 93.2% |
| Rocknebyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Kalmar kommun | 240 | — | 95.7% |
| SKATTKAMMAREN | Preschool | Kungsgatans Personalkooperativ Ek För | 24 | — | 44.8% |
| Smedbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Kalmar kommun | 550 | 213.2 | 84.9% |
| Södermöreskolan | Compulsory school | Kalmar kommun | 240 | 212 | 89.2% |
| Södra skolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Södra skolan i Kalmar AB | 380 | 252.1 | 80% |
| SOLKATTENS FÖRSKOLA ,AMA, | Preschool | Ama Förskola AB | 24 | — | 51.9% |
| Stagneliusskolan | Upper secondary school | Kalmarsunds Gymnasieförbund | 1,270 | — | 93.3% |
| SUNNANVIND | Preschool | Montessoriskolan Backsippan Aktiebolag | 45 | — | 38.5% |
| SYAB Transportgymnasium | Upper secondary school | SYAB Transportgymnasium AB | 110 | — | — |
| Tallhagsskolan | Compulsory school | Kalmar kommun | 550 | 226.6 | 86.2% |
| Trekantenskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Kalmar kommun | 180 | — | 94% |
| Tvärskogsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Kalmar kommun | 30 | — | 97.2% |
| Vasaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Kalmar kommun | 320 | — | 99.1% |
| Västra Skolan Kalmar | Compulsory school | Cis Kalmar AB | 180 | 238.7 | 48.3% |
| WALDORFFÖRSKOLAN AMANDA | Preschool | Amanda Waldorfförskola Ek. För. | 20 | — | 30.9% |
Common questions about schools in Kalmar
- How many schools are there in Kalmar?
- Kalmar municipality has 73 active school units: 27 compulsory schools and 8 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 49 are municipal and 24 are independent. A total of 14,911 pupils attend schools in Kalmar.
- What are the merit values in Kalmar?
- The average year-9 merit value in Kalmar is 230 points (based on 11 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Nordic International School Kalmar with 273.3 points.
- Which school in Kalmar has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Vasaskolan has the highest share of qualified teachers in Kalmar at 99.1%. The municipal average is 67.8%.
- How much does a school place cost in Kalmar?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Kalmar is 134,049 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 130,911 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Kalmar?
- Student health services in Kalmar cost 5,051 SEK per pupil (2024). 54% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 48.6%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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