Best compulsory schools in Karlstad
Compare the 40 compulsory schools in Karlstad municipality ranked by Skolkoll score. Average merit score 222.8 points (4.8 points below national average) (based on 11 schools with reported merit data). Data from Skolverket.
Top 10 compulsory schools in Karlstad
| # | School | Skolkoll score | Merit score yr 9 | SALSA deviation | Certified teachers | Pupils | Type | Why it ranks here |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nordic International School Karlstad | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. | 255.0 | +45.0 | – | 340 | Independent | Skolkoll score 63.0/100 · merit score 255.0 · +45.0 SALSA · 3 of 5 dimensions use school-specific data |
| 1 | Rudsskolan | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. | 236.5 | -2.0 | 85 % | 540 | Municipal | Skolkoll score 63.0/100 · merit score 236.5 · 85% certified teachers · 4 of 5 dimensions use school-specific data |
| 3 | Skattkärrsskolan | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. | – | – | 89 % | 420 | Municipal | Skolkoll score 61.0/100 · 89% certified teachers · 3 of 5 dimensions use school-specific data |
| 3 | Kvarnbergsskolan | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. | – | – | 91 % | 290 | Municipal | Skolkoll score 61.0/100 · 91% certified teachers · 3 of 5 dimensions use school-specific data |
| 5 | Skåreskolan | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. | – | – | 85 % | 190 | Municipal | Skolkoll score 60.0/100 · 85% certified teachers · 3 of 5 dimensions use school-specific data |
| 5 | Färjestadsskolan | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. | – | – | 89 % | 520 | Municipal | Skolkoll score 60.0/100 · 89% certified teachers · 3 of 5 dimensions use school-specific data |
| 7 | Kroppkärrsskolan F-3 | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. | – | – | 91 % | 170 | Municipal | Skolkoll score 59.0/100 · 91% certified teachers · 3 of 5 dimensions use school-specific data |
| 7 | Vålbergsskolan F-3 | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. | – | – | 91 % | 140 | Municipal | Skolkoll score 59.0/100 · 91% certified teachers · 3 of 5 dimensions use school-specific data |
| 7 | Väse skola | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. | – | – | 88 % | 150 | Municipal | Skolkoll score 59.0/100 · 88% certified teachers · 3 of 5 dimensions use school-specific data |
| 7 | Tuggeliteskolan | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. | – | – | 90 % | 130 | Municipal | Skolkoll score 59.0/100 · 90% certified teachers · 3 of 5 dimensions use school-specific data |
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How we ranked schools
Schools are sorted by Skolkoll score, the same 0-100 composite quality measure shown on individual school pages. The canonical calculation combines results, staff, added value, pupil safety and resources. Missing school-specific dimensions use the neutral value 50 so absence of data does not by itself lower a school.
Data coverage and sorting
40 schools are included. 37 have a displayed Skolkoll score; 3 have no displayed score because the sample or data coverage is too small.
- Filter
- Active compulsory schools in Karlstad that can be included in the Skolkoll score. Year 9 final-grade scores are shown where published data exists.
- Sorting
- Descending by Skolkoll score. Displayed ranks use rounded-score competition ranking so sub-point differences are not overstated.
- Score weights
- Results 30%, staff 25%, value-added/SALSA 20%, safety 15%, resources 10%. Missing school-specific dimensions use the neutral value 50.
- Coverage
- 8 rows have 4-5 real score dimensions, 29 have 2-3, 0 have 1, 3 have 0 or unknown. Average: 3.1 of 5 dimensions.
- Sources
- Skolverket, Swedish Schools Inspectorate, Statistics Sweden, Kolada and SALSA where available. SALSA year: 2024/25.
- Latest data year
- 2025/26
Karlstad vs national average
Compulsory schools in Karlstad have an average merit score of 222.8 points, which is 4.8 points below the national average (227.6 points).
Source: Skolverket. Merit score refers to average grade points year 9, 2025/26. SALSA deviation refers to 2024/25.