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 Laholm municipality
47 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 Laholm, Halland County. The three most common school forms: 22 preschool, 18 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 Laholm
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
- 18
- Upper secondary
- 1
- Preschools
- 22
- Municipal
- 37
- Independent
- 10
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.
Laholm has 47 schools with a merit value of 210.5 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 78.1% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
47 schools4,143 pupils78.1% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
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Short guide to how to apply by school form in Laholm.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
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Apply through the regional upper-secondary admissions system. Admission results are normally published in July.
Go to Laholm e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Laholm
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 210.5) is 18 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average 4.7 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 78.1%) is 4.8 percentage points above the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +2.9 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 6% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Laholm municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 47
- 37 municipal, 10 independent
- Total pupils
- 4,143
- 18 compulsory, 1 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 210.5
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 78.1%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.6
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Laholm municipality has 47 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 210.5 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (78.1%, 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↓ -0.7 %
Trend: 211.9 to 210.5, down2020: 211.9 p2025: 210.5 p
Merit values have decreased by 1.4 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +3.9 %
Trend: 75.2 to 78.1, up2020: 75.2 %2025: 78.1 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 2.9 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +15.1 %
Trend: 131,168 to 151,021, up2020: 131,168 SEK2025: 151,021 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 19,853 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Laholm
- How many schools are there in Laholm?
- Laholm municipality has 47 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 18 of the units offer compulsory education, 1 offers upper-secondary education and 22 offer preschool. 37 of the units are municipal and 10 are independent. A total of 4,143 pupils attend schools in Laholm.
- What are the merit values in Laholm?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Laholm is 210.5 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Lagaholmsskolan with 231.4 points.
- Which school in Laholm has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Skottorpsskolan has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Laholm at 94.6%. The municipality value is 78.1% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Laholm?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Laholm is 151,021 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 146,155 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Laholm 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 LaholmThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in LaholmThe 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 transport24.9% 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: 6,594 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 Laholm compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 6/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 3/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 4/7
Skolkoll score in Laholm
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 Laholm
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Laholm: 17 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Centrumskolan - Glänninge resursskola with Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Municipal average 54, neutral midpoint 50.
17 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Laholm
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Laholm: 1 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Osbecksgymnasiet RO1 with Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Lowest: Osbecksgymnasiet RO1 with Skolkoll score 59 out of 100.
1 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Laholm
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrumskolan - Glänninge resursskola | Compulsory school, Preschool class | LAHOLMS KOMMUN | 10 | 84% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Centrumskolan - Lagahöjd anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | LAHOLMS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Centrumskolan - Lagahöjd resursskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LAHOLMS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Centrumskolan - Lagaholm resursskola | Compulsory school | LAHOLMS KOMMUN | 10 | 59.1% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Centrumskolan anpassat gymnasium | Adapted upper secondary school | LAHOLMS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Glänningeskolan 1-6 | Compulsory school | LAHOLMS KOMMUN | 310 | 88% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hasslövs Skola Ideell Förening | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HASSLÖV SKOLA IDEELL FÖRENING | 60 | 67.1% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hishultsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LAHOLMS KOMMUN | 70 | 79.9% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Knäredsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LAHOLMS KOMMUN | 140 | 68.5% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lagaholmsskolan | Compulsory school | LAHOLMS KOMMUN | 320 | 70.6% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mellbystrandsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LAHOLMS KOMMUN | 170 | 85.3% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Öringe Skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRINGE MONTESSORIFÖRENING EKONOMISK FÖRENING | 70 | 78.3% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Osbecksgymnasiet RO1 | Upper secondary school | LAHOLMS KOMMUN | 300 | 87.5% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Parkskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LAHOLMS KOMMUN | 260 | 77.1% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skottorpsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LAHOLMS KOMMUN | 230 | 94.6% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vallbergaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LAHOLMS KOMMUN | 150 | 71% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Våxtorpsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | LAHOLMS KOMMUN | 220 | 79.4% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Våxtorpsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LAHOLMS KOMMUN | 150 | 73% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Veingeskolan 4-9 | Compulsory school | LAHOLMS KOMMUN | 380 | 74.7% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Veingeskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LAHOLMS KOMMUN | 110 | 80.1% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ysbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET MÖLLAN | 40 | 42.2% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in LaholmLaholm has 22 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laholm you | — | 210.5Worse than neighbour average | 78.1%Better than neighbour average | 151,021 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Båstad | 17.6 km | 224.6Better than neighbour average | 80.3%Better than neighbour average | 160,055 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Halmstad | 26.5 km | 222.5In line with neighbour average | 74.7%In line with neighbour average | 137,744 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Örkelljunga | 26.6 km | 213.3In line with neighbour average | 70.9%Worse than neighbour average | 164,594 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Ängelholm | 28.9 km | 219.6In line with neighbour average | 78.9%Better than neighbour average | 146,528 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Markaryd | 36 km | 200Worse than neighbour average | 66.3%Worse than neighbour average | 160,150 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Klippan | 40.6 km | 223.8In line with neighbour average | 73.5%In line with neighbour average | 148,756 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 217.3 | 74.1% | 152,971 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 Laholm 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 Laholm municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Laholm
FÖRSKOLAN GULDGRUVAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN GULDGRUVAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN GULDGRUVAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
MELLBYSTRANDS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from JUNIBACKENS FÖRSKOLA to MELLBYSTRANDS FÖRSKOLA
MELLBYSTRANDS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from SÖDRA MUSIKVÄGEN 7-9, 31280 LAHOLM to SJÖFÅGELVÄGEN 24, 31280 LAHOLM
MELLBYSTRANDS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from JUNIBACKENS FÖRSKOLA to MELLBYSTRANDS FÖRSKOLA
FÖRSKOLAN GULDGRUVAN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Centrumskolan - Glänninge resursskola: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to FKLASS, GR
Våxtorpsskolan F-6: School types changed from FTH, GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Glänningeskolan F-klass och fritidshem: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-01-01
Hasslövs Skola Ideell Förening: Operating name changed from unknown name to Hasslövs Skola Ideell Förening
Osbecksgymnasiet RO1: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Centrumskolan - Lagahöjd anpassad grundskola: Renamed from Centrumskolan - Lagahöjd grundsär to Centrumskolan - Lagahöjd anpassad grundskola
Centrumskolan - Lagaholm resursskola: School types changed from FTH, GR to GR
Centrumskolan - Glänninge resursskola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2023-04-17
Centrumskolan - Lagaholm resursskola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2023-04-17
Centrumskolan - Lagahöjd anpassad grundskola: Renamed from Lagahöjdsskolan Grundsär to Centrumskolan - Lagahöjd grundsär
Centrumskolan - Lagahöjd anpassad grundskola: Operating name changed from Specialenheten to Centrumskolan Lagahöjd
Centrumskolan - Lagahöjd anpassad grundskola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Centrumskolan - Lagahöjd resursskola: Renamed from Centrumskolan to Centrumskolan - Lagahöjd resursskola
Centrumskolan - Lagahöjd resursskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Centrumskolan Lagahöjd
Centrumskolan - Lagahöjd resursskola: Address changed from Doktorsstigen 2, 31231 Laholm to Doktorsstigen 2-4, 31231 Laholm
Öringe Skola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Öringe skola
Våxtorpsskolan 7-9: Renamed from Våxtorpsskolan åk 7-9 to Våxtorpsskolan 7-9
Våxtorpsskolan F-6: Renamed from Våxtorpsskolan åk F-6 to Våxtorpsskolan F-6
Centrumskolan - Lagahöjd resursskola: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Centrumskolan - Lagahöjd resursskola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2022-08-17
Centrumskolan - Lagahöjd anpassad grundskola: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GRAN to FTH, GRAN
Hasslövs Skola Ideell Förening: Renamed from Hasslövs Bygdeskola to Hasslövs Skola Ideell Förening
Hasslövs Skola Ideell Förening: Operator name changed to: Hasslöv Skola Ideell Förening (previously: Hasslövs Bygdeskola ideellförening)
… and 17 older events.
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