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 Kristianstad municipality
160 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 Kristianstad, Skåne County. The three most common school forms: 68 preschool, 56 compulsory school, 45 after-school care (+5 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 Kristianstad
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
- 56
- Upper secondary
- 18
- Preschools
- 68
- Municipal
- 126
- Independent
- 34
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.
Kristianstad has 160 schools with a merit value of 223.1 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 77.8% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
160 schools15,788 pupils77.8% 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.
Go to Kristianstad 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 Kristianstad e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Kristianstad
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 223.1) is 5.4 points below the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has increased by 5.6 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 77.8%) is 4.5 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 14% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +2.2 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Kristianstad municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 160
- 126 municipal, 34 independent
- Total pupils
- 15,788
- 56 compulsory, 18 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 223.1
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 77.8%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.2
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Kristianstad municipality has 160 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 223.1 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (77.8%, 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↑ +2.6 %
Trend: 217.5 to 223.1, up2020: 217.5 p2025: 223.1 p
Merit values have increased by 5.6 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +2.9 %
Trend: 75.6 to 77.8, up2020: 75.6 %2025: 77.8 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 2.2 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +24.0 %
Trend: 113,178 to 140,349, up2020: 113,178 SEK2025: 140,349 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 27,171 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Kristianstad
- How many schools are there in Kristianstad?
- Kristianstad municipality has 160 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 56 of the units offer compulsory education, 18 offer upper-secondary education and 68 offer preschool. 126 of the units are municipal and 34 are independent. A total of 15,788 pupils attend schools in Kristianstad.
- What are the merit values in Kristianstad?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Kristianstad is 223.1 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Slättängsskolan H2 with 268.9 points.
- Which school in Kristianstad has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Wendesgymnasiet 51 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Kristianstad at 100%. The municipality value is 77.8% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Kristianstad?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Kristianstad is 140,349 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 138,732 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Kristianstad 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 KristianstadThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in KristianstadThe 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 transport34.7% 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: 4,019 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 Kristianstad compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 1/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 2/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 2/7
Skolkoll score in Kristianstad
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 Kristianstad
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Kristianstad: 50 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Önnestads skola H with Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Municipal average 55, neutral midpoint 50.
50 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Kristianstad
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Kristianstad: 18 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Österänggymnasiet 61 with Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Municipal average 49, neutral midpoint 50.
18 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Kristianstad ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Kristianstad
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allöskolan A | Adapted compulsory school | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Allöskolan H | Compulsory school | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Antonskolan Blekedamm | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Anton i Skåne AB | 240 | 75% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Antonskolan Österäng | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Anton i Skåne AB | 230 | 75.9% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Axonaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Edukatus Alliance Holding AB | 160 | 66.9% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bokenässkolan A | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Preschool class | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Centralskolan LM | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 170 | 84.4% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Christian 4s Gymnasium 11 | Upper secondary school | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 220 | 80.6% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Christian 4s Gymnasium 13 | Upper secondary school | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 110 | 64% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Degebergaskolan H | Compulsory school | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 250 | 79.6% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Degebergaskolan LM | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 70 | 94.6% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kristianstad 1 | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 820 | 80.5% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kristianstad 2 | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 90 | 84.3% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Everöds skola LM | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 90 | 82.3% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Färlövs skola LM | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 170 | 77.5% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fjälkestads skola M | After-school care, Compulsory school | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 60 | 87.6% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fjälkinge skola H | Compulsory school | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 260 | 64.1% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fjälkinge skola LM | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Floraskolan A | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Preschool class | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Fröknegårdskolan H | Compulsory school | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 210 | 71.6% | Skolkoll score 33 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fröknegårdskolan M | After-school care, Compulsory school | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Furuboda Gymnasieskola | Upper secondary school | FÖRENINGEN FURUBODA UTBILDNING OCH KOMPETENSCENTRUM | 40 | 65.8% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hammars skola A | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Preschool class | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Hammars skola L | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 190 | 77.6% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Helgedalskolan L | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 70 | 92.1% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Helgedalskolan M | After-school care, Compulsory school | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 140 | 78.4% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| JENSEN Gymnasium Kristianstad | Upper secondary school | JENSEN group AB | 80 | 79.5% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kiaby skola LM | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 60 | 59.4% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Köpinge skola LM | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 130 | 79.3% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kulltorpskolan L | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Kulltorpskolan M | After-school care, Compulsory school | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Linderöds skola L | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 20 | 60.5% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Lingenässkolan A | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Preschool class | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Lingenässkolan L | Compulsory school | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 220 | 73.2% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lingenässkolan M | Compulsory school | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 130 | 71.7% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Milnerskolan MH | After-school care, Compulsory school | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 340 | 85.1% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Montessori Mondial Kristianstad | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | AcadeMedia AB | 380 | 64.6% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nosabyskolan H | Compulsory school | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 220 | 81.4% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nosabyskolan MH | After-school care, Compulsory school | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 170 | 75.9% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| NTI Gymnasiet Kristianstad | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 200 | 33.9% | Skolkoll score 30 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nygårdskolan A | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Preschool class | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Öllsjöskolan L | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 140 | 85.2% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Öllsjöskolan MH | Compulsory school | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 330 | 72.6% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Önnestads skola H | Compulsory school | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 150 | 85.8% | Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Önnestads skola LM | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 190 | 92.3% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Önnestadsgymnasiet | Upper secondary school | Hushållningssällskapets Kompetensutveckling i Syd AB (HUSKAB) | 230 | 77.5% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Österänggymnasiet 61 | Upper secondary school | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 300 | 90.5% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Österänggymnasiet 62 | Upper secondary school | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 180 | 73% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Österänggymnasiet 63 | Upper secondary school | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 180 | 90.9% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Österänggymnasiet 64 | Upper secondary school | KRISTIANSTADS KOMMUN | 190 | 100% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in KristianstadKristianstad has 68 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristianstad you | — | 223.1Better than neighbour average | 77.8%In line with neighbour average | 140,349 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Östra Göinge | 25.9 km | 192.2Worse than neighbour average | 74.8%In line with neighbour average | 151,295 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Sölvesborg | 29.1 km | 209.4In line with neighbour average | 77%In line with neighbour average | 160,961 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Hässleholm | 31.6 km | 213.4Better than neighbour average | 76%In line with neighbour average | 153,917 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Hörby | 34.4 km | 204.3In line with neighbour average | 74.7%In line with neighbour average | 135,277 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Olofström | 38.1 km | 214.2Better than neighbour average | 80.2%Better than neighbour average | 141,539 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Bromölla | 38.7 km | 203In line with neighbour average | 75.2%In line with neighbour average | 157,287 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 206.1 | 76.3% | 150,046 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 Kristianstad 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 Kristianstad municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Kristianstad
Tollarps skola L: School types changed from FKLASS, GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Tollarps skola L: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to FKLASS, GR
Allöskolan A: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Allöskolan A: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-08-01
Allöskolan H: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Allöskolan H: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-08-01
Bokenässkolan A: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Bokenässkolan A: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-08-01
Fjälkinge skola LM: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Fjälkinge skola LM: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-08-01
Hammars skola A: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Hammars skola A: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-08-01
Rönnowskolan H2: Grades changed from 8, 9 to 7, 8, 9
Degebergaskolan H: Renamed from Degebergaskolan MH to Degebergaskolan H
Degebergaskolan H: Grades changed from 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 7, 8, 9
Degebergaskolan LM: Renamed from Degebergaskolan L to Degebergaskolan LM
Degebergaskolan LM: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Helgedalskolan L: Grades changed from 1, 2 to 1, 2, 3
Helgedalskolan M: Grades changed from 3, 4, 5, 6 to 4, 5, 6
Tollarps skola L: School types changed from FKLASS, GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR
LILL-ANTON BLEKEDAMM: Address changed from SJÖVÄGEN 27 B, 29133 KRISTIANSTAD to LASARETTSBOULEVARDEN 24, 29133 KRISTIANSTAD
SOMMARLUST FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Montessori Mondial Kristianstad: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
Praktiska Gymnasiet Kristianstad: Contact details changed from changed to changed
SOMMARLUST FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
MAGLELADANS FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV: Renamed from MAGLELADANS FÖRSKOLA to MAGLELADANS FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV
SOMMARLUST FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
MAGLELADANS FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV: Renamed from MAGLELADANS FÖRSKOLA to MAGLELADANS FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV
SOMMARLUST FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kristianstad 1: Renamed from Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kristianstad to Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kristianstad 1
… and 396 older events.
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