Preschool
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Schools in Krokom municipality
43 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 Krokom, Jämtland County. The three most common school forms: 21 preschool, 16 compulsory school, 14 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 Krokom
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
- 16
- Upper secondary
- 3
- Preschools
- 21
- Municipal
- 38
- Independent
- 5
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.
Krokom has 43 schools with a merit value of 217.5 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 65% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
43 schools2,914 pupils65% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Growing municipality (+0.7%)
Apply for a place in Krokom
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Krokom.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Krokom 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 Krokom e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Krokom
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 217.5) is 11 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average 10.5 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 65%) is 8.3 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 161,082 SEK) is 11% higher than the national average (144,800 SEK).
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 11% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Krokom municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 43
- 38 municipal, 5 independent
- Total pupils
- 2,914
- 16 compulsory, 3 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 217.5
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 65%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.4
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Krokom municipality has 43 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 217.5 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (65%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is below 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→ unchanged
Trend: 218.5 to 217.5, stable2020: 218.5 p2025: 217.5 p
Merit values have remained stable since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -2.3 %
Trend: 66.5 to 65, down2020: 66.5 %2025: 65 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 1.5 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +18.1 %
Trend: 136,347 to 161,082, up2020: 136,347 SEK2025: 161,082 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 24,735 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Krokom
- How many schools are there in Krokom?
- Krokom municipality has 43 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 16 of the units offer compulsory education, 3 offer upper-secondary education and 21 offer preschool. 38 of the units are municipal and 5 are independent. A total of 2,914 pupils attend schools in Krokom.
- What are the merit values in Krokom?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Krokom is 217.5 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Cederbergskolan with 246.3 points.
- Which school in Krokom has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Dvärsätts skola has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Krokom at 84.7%. The municipality value is 65% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Krokom?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Krokom is 161,082 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 151,219 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Krokom 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 KrokomThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in KrokomThe 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 transport13.5% 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: 6,466 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 Krokom compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 4/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 4/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 2/7
Skolkoll score in Krokom
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 Krokom
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Krokom: 15 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Dvärsätts skola with Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Municipal average 46, neutral midpoint 50.
15 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Krokom
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Krokom: 3 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Jämtlands Gymn, Torsta with Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Lowest: Dille Gård Naturbruksgymnasium with Skolkoll score 51 out of 100.
3 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Krokom
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Änge skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KROKOMS KOMMUN | 100 | 54.8% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ås skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KROKOMS KOMMUN | 470 | 64.4% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Aspås skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KROKOMS KOMMUN | 80 | 61.5% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Cederbergskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KROKOMS KOMMUN | 80 | 64.2% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Dille Gård Naturbruksgymnasium | Upper secondary school | Dille Bolagen Aktiebolag | 150 | 70.5% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Dvärsätts skola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KROKOMS KOMMUN | 110 | 84.7% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hissmoskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KROKOMS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Hovs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KROKOMS KOMMUN | 30 | 5.1% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Jämtlands Gymn, Torsta | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | JÄMTLANDS GYMNASIEFÖRBUND | 150 | 84.3% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Jämtlands Gymn, Wången | Upper secondary school | JÄMTLANDS GYMNASIEFÖRBUND | 50 | 62.3% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kaxås skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KROKOMS KOMMUN | 40 | 46.1% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kvarnbackskolan | Compulsory school | KROKOMS KOMMUN | 170 | 71.5% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Laxsjö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KROKOMS KOMMUN | 30 | 52% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Näldenskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KROKOMS KOMMUN | 160 | 58% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nyhedens skola | Compulsory school | KROKOMS KOMMUN | 220 | 65.8% | Skolkoll score 35 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rödöns skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KROKOMS KOMMUN | 90 | 63.1% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sånghusvallens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KROKOMS KOMMUN | 170 | 77.7% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Trångsvikens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KROKOMS KOMMUN | 50 | 62% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Valsjöbyns skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KROKOMS KOMMUN | 10 | 37.3% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
Preschools in KrokomKrokom has 21 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krokom you | — | 217.5In line with neighbour average | 65%Better than neighbour average | 161,082 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Östersund | 27.6 km | 227.7Better than neighbour average | 66%Better than neighbour average | 141,733 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Åre | 50.7 km | 227.5Better than neighbour average | 73%Better than neighbour average | 169,803 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Berg | 65.5 km | 203.9Worse than neighbour average | 61.2%In line with neighbour average | 212,705 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Bräcke | 80.4 km | 220.2Better than neighbour average | 72.8%Better than neighbour average | 197,847 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Strömsund | 86.2 km | 201.6Worse than neighbour average | 50.3%Worse than neighbour average | 193,488 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Ragunda | 96 km | 194.4Worse than neighbour average | 47.7%Worse than neighbour average | 180,514 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 212.5 | 61.8% | 182,682 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 Krokom 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.
— = data not available from source.
National comparison
See how Krokom municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Krokom
LAXEN FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
VIKEBO FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Jämtlands Gymn, Wången: Address changed from Vången Travskola, 83593 Alsen to Vången 110, 83593 Alsen
Nyhedens skola: Address changed from Skolvägen 6, 83505 Krokom to Skolvägen 6, 83533 Krokom
Näldenskolan: Operating name changed from Näldens skola to Näldenskolan
Cederbergskolan: Renamed from Cederbergsskolan F-9 to Cederbergskolan
Cederbergskolan: Operating name changed from Cederbergsskolan to Cederbergskolan
Kvarnbackskolan: Renamed from Kvarnbackskolan Hissmoskolan to Kvarnbackskolan
Kvarnbackskolan: Operating name changed from Kvarnbackskolan Hissmoskolan to Kvarnbackskolan
Kvarnbackskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to GR
Kvarnbackskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 4, 5, 6
Änge skola: Renamed from Änge F-6 to Änge skola
Änge skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Hissmoskolan: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-08-13
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET JORDGUBBEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET JORDGUBBEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Hovs skola: Address changed from Alsen 180, 83044 Alsen to Alsen 180, 83593 Alsen
Ås skola: Address changed from Ösavägen 9, 83043 Ås to Ösavägen 9, 83672 Ås
Näldenskolan: Address changed from Garvarvägen 1, 83540 Nälden to Brovägen 28, 83540 Nälden
Ås skola: Renamed from Ås skola F-6 to Ås skola
Ås skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Ås skola: Register field changed from false to true
Jämtlands Gymn, Torsta: School types changed from GY to GY, GYAN
Dvärsätts skola: Address changed from Fanbyvägen 34, 83541 Dvärsätt to Fanbyvägen 31, 83541 Dvärsätt
Hovs skola: Address changed from Alsen 180, 83593 Alsen to Alsen 180, 83044 Alsen
Kaxås skola: Address changed from Bleckåsvägen 1, 83597 Offerdal to Rönnöfors 7, 83597 Offerdal
Komvux, SFI: Address changed from Skolvägen 6 Röda paviljongen, 83580 Krokom to Skolvägen 6 Röda paviljongen, 83505 Krokom
Krokoms komvux: Address changed from Skolvägen 6 Röda paviljongen, 83580 Krokom to Skolvägen 6 Röda paviljongen, 83505 Krokom
Krokoms som anpassad utbildning: Address changed from Skolvägen 6 Röda paviljongen, 83580 Krokom to Skolvägen 6 Röda paviljongen, 83505 Krokom
Nyhedens skola: Address changed from Skolvägen 6, 83533 Krokom to Skolvägen 6, 83505 Krokom
… and 99 older events.
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Jämtland CountyOpen the county page for a broader regional view around Krokom.Merit value year 9Compare Krokom with other municipalities on merit values.Upper secondary schoolsSee how upper-secondary provision and outcomes vary between municipalities.Teacher certification by countyFollow teacher qualification and regional differences.Municipality profileCompare municipality profiles across multiple dimensions at once.Best compulsory schoolsTop compulsory schools ranked by Skolkoll score.Sweden's best compulsory schoolsThe national top 100 by Skolkoll score.Upper secondary schoolsAll upper secondary schools in the municipality.Best upper secondary schoolsTop upper secondary schools ranked by Skolkoll score.PreschoolsAll preschools in the municipality.Best preschoolsTop preschools ranked by staffing density.ÅreCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.BergCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.BräckeCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.HärjedalenCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.ÖstersundCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.
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