Schools in Leksand municipality
28 active school units in Leksand, Dalarnas län. Most common school forms: 14 preschool, 10 after-school care, 10 compulsory school (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 12 March 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Key metrics — Leksand municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Leksand (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Teachers and personnel
Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Staff stability
Teacher workforce stability in Leksand, 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 Leksand.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profilskolan Excel | 239 | 234 | +5.0 |
| Sammilsdalskolan 7-9 | 227 | 222 | +5.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 3 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profilskolan Excel | Profilfriskolan Excel AB (svb) | 239 | +5.0 | 71.2% | 200 |
| Sammilsdalskolan 7-9 | Leksands kommun | 226.8 | +5.0 | 67.5% | 590 |
| Banérskolan | Banérskolan AB | 225 | — | 64.5% | 50 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Leksand (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 Leksand (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Leksand 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 Leksand (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 Leksand (2024).
Source: Kolada.
SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Key metrics for SFI in Leksand (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Leksand
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Leksand (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Leksand (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Leksand (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 Leksand (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Leksand (2024).
Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).
Children's economic conditions
Child poverty and economic standard in Leksand (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 Leksand (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Household types
Distribution of household types in Leksand (2024).
Source: SCB.
Migration patterns
In- and out-migration in Leksand (2024).
Source: SCB.
Neighboring municipalities
Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance.
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Pupils/teacher | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leksand | — | 230.3 | 48.7% | 11.6 | 28 |
| Gagnef | 21.8 km | 214.3 | 43.2% | 11.7 | 22 |
| Rättvik | 23.2 km | 213.1 | 58.6% | 10.7 | 23 |
| Borlänge | 35.6 km | 212.2 | 43.3% | 11.5 | 73 |
| Falun | 36.4 km | 229.4 | 47.4% | 12 | 94 |
| Mora | 40.6 km | 209.1 | 48.9% | 9.3 | 45 |
| Orsa | 47.5 km | 199.5 | 46.5% | 10.4 | 15 |
Refugee reception
Refugee reception in Leksand (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — demographics
Demographic development (2020–2025).
Economy and housing
Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure
Municipal economy
Economic key metrics for Leksand (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Economic assistance
Economic assistance (social benefits) in Leksand (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Learning tools and digitalisation
Cost of learning tools in Leksand. 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 Leksand.
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 Leksand (2024).
LSS and disability services
LSS services in Leksand (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Culture school
Key metrics for the music and culture school in Leksand (2023).
Source: Kolada.
Public library
Key metrics for public libraries in Leksand (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Environment
Environmental indicators for Leksand (2023).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — society and culture
Development in society and culture (2020–2023).
Trends — adult education
Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).
Teacher certification: trend and forecast
Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Leksand 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 Leksand.
Leksand 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 Leksand with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Leksand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leksand you | 229.3 | 65.5% | 137,497 SEK | 74.2% | +5.0 |
| Falun | 227.3 | 69.7% | 129,581 SEK | 76.2% | -7.0 |
| Säter | 214.7 | 67.2% | 147,918 SEK | 80.8% | -2.0 |
| Gagnef | 213.4 | 67.7% | 146,210 SEK | 77.9% | -10.0 |
| Smedjebacken | 210.7 | 63% | 138,359 SEK | 75.2% | -7.0 |
| Borlänge | 209.3 | 62.4% | 145,165 SEK | 68.7% | -5.5 |
| Mora | 208 | 67% | 146,042 SEK | 61.3% | -19.0 |
| Malung – Sälen | 222.7 | 54.5% | 154,465 SEK | 62.3% | +7.5 |
| Peer average | 215.2 | 64.5% | 143,963 SEK | 71.8% | -6.1 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Dalarnas län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Landsbygdskommun med besöksnäring
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Leksand belongs to SCB municipality group C9 — Landsbygdskommun med besöksnäring: landsbygdskommun med minst två av: omsättning hotell/restaurang, antal fritidshus, omsättning detaljhandel. 15 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leksand | 229.3 | 65.5% | 137,497 SEK | 74.2% |
| Arjeplog | 203.1 | 51% | 184,502 SEK | 81.8% |
| Borgholm | 219.8 | 72.5% | 180,268 SEK | 62.6% |
| Båstad | 224.6 | 78.6% | 157,510 SEK | 73.1% |
| Eda | 199.8 | 71.1% | 162,162 SEK | 62% |
| Härjedalen | 228.4 | 65.5% | 173,212 SEK | 69% |
| Malung – Sälen | 222.7 | 54.5% | 154,465 SEK | 62.3% |
| Orsa | 199.5 | 69.9% | 161,922 SEK | 65.8% |
| Rättvik | 208.9 | 76.3% | 172,996 SEK | 71.7% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool →
All 28 schools in Leksand
| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Merit value | Qualified teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Åkerö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Leksands kommun | 260 | — | 69.2% |
| Anpassad grundskola Leksand | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | Leksands kommun | — | — | — |
| Anpassad gymnasieskola Leksands kommun | Upper secondary school | Leksands kommun | — | — | — |
| Banérskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Banérskolan AB | 50 | 225 | 64.5% |
| FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET ELEFANTEN | Preschool | Föräldrakooperativet Elefanten Ekonomisk Förening | 27 | — | 34.3% |
| FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET GRANKOTTEN | Preschool | Föräldrakooperativet Grankotten Ek För | 14 | — | 0% |
| FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET KNIPPAN | Preschool | Föräldrakooperativet Knippan Ekonomisk Förening | 14 | — | 34.4% |
| FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET PYRET EKONOMISK FÖRENING | Preschool | Föräldrakooperativet Pyret Ekonomisk Förening | 16 | — | 35.1% |
| FÖRSKOLAN DJURA | Preschool | Leksands kommun | 25 | — | 42.1% |
| FÖRSKOLAN IGELKOTTEN | Preschool | Leksands kommun | 31 | — | 50% |
| FÖRSKOLAN KÄLLBACKEN | Preschool | Leksands kommun | 50 | — | 41% |
| FÖRSKOLAN LISSGÅRDEN | Preschool | Leksands kommun | 22 | — | 21.9% |
| FÖRSKOLAN MYRAN | Preschool | Leksands kommun | 46 | — | 43.4% |
| FÖRSKOLAN NYCKELPIGAN | Preschool | Leksands kommun | 83 | — | 47.1% |
| FÖRSKOLAN PELIKANEN | Preschool | Leksands kommun | 57 | — | 50% |
| FÖRSKOLAN ROSEN | Preschool | Leksands kommun | 59 | — | 55.5% |
| FÖRSKOLAN TÄLLBERG | Preschool | Leksands kommun | 47 | — | 41.7% |
| Gärde skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Leksands kommun | 60 | — | 67.8% |
| Insjöns skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Leksands kommun | 180 | — | 56.3% |
| KRABAT FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVA FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Krabat Föräldrakooperativa Förskola Ekonomisk Förening | 15 | — | 15.1% |
| Leksands gymnasium | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | Leksands kommun | 490 | — | 84.4% |
| Profilskolan Excel | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Profilfriskolan Excel AB (svb) | 200 | 239 | 71.2% |
| Sammilsdalskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | Leksands kommun | 590 | 226.8 | 67.5% |
| Sammilsdalskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Leksands kommun | — | — | — |
| Siljansnäs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Leksands kommun | 100 | — | 45.5% |
| Tällberg skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Leksands kommun | 100 | — | 70.4% |
| Ullvi skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Leksands kommun | 70 | — | 60.8% |
| Vuxenutbildningen Leksand-Rättvik | Adult education | Leksands kommun | — | — | — |
Common questions about schools in Leksand
- How many schools are there in Leksand?
- Leksand municipality has 28 active school units: 10 compulsory schools and 2 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 21 are municipal and 7 are independent. A total of 2,606 pupils attend schools in Leksand.
- What are the merit values in Leksand?
- The average year-9 merit value in Leksand is 230.3 points (based on 3 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Profilskolan Excel with 239 points.
- Which school in Leksand has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Leksands gymnasium has the highest share of qualified teachers in Leksand at 84.4%. The municipal average is 48.7%.
- How much does a school place cost in Leksand?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Leksand is 137,497 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 141,922 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Leksand?
- Student health services in Leksand cost 4,167 SEK per pupil (2024). 65.8% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 57.8%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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