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 Lerum municipality
98 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 Lerum, Västra Götaland County. The three most common school forms: 52 preschool, 34 compulsory school, 23 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 Lerum
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
- 34
- Upper secondary
- 4
- Preschools
- 52
- Municipal
- 75
- Independent
- 23
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.
Lerum has 98 schools with a merit value of 228.6 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 75.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
98 schools9,942 pupils75.7% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Lerum
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Lerum.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Lerum 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 Lerum e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Lerum
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 11.3 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average 14.2 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 75.7%) is 2.4 percentage points above the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +4.5 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 13% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Lerum municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 98
- 75 municipal, 23 independent
- Total pupils
- 9,942
- 34 compulsory, 4 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 228.6
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 75.7%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.5
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Lerum municipality has 98 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 228.6 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (75.7%, 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↓ -4.7 %
Trend: 239.9 to 228.6, down2020: 239.9 p2025: 228.6 p
Merit values have decreased by 11.3 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +6.3 %
Trend: 71.2 to 75.7, up2020: 71.2 %2025: 75.7 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 4.5 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +32.0 %
Trend: 100,706 to 132,950, up2020: 100,706 SEK2025: 132,950 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 32,244 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Lerum
- How many schools are there in Lerum?
- Lerum municipality has 98 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 34 of the units offer compulsory education, 4 offer upper-secondary education and 52 offer preschool. 75 of the units are municipal and 23 are independent. A total of 9,942 pupils attend schools in Lerum.
- What are the merit values in Lerum?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Lerum is 228.6 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Montessoriskolan Floda Säteri with 262.4 points.
- Which school in Lerum has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Lerums Gymnasium, skolenhet 2 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Lerum at 94.9%. The municipality value is 75.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Lerum?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Lerum is 132,950 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 131,825 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Lerum 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 LerumThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in LerumThe 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 transport18.4% 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: 5,288 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 Lerum compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 4/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 3/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 3/7
Skolkoll score in Lerum
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 Lerum
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Lerum: 34 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Aspen Montessori with Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Municipal average 52, neutral midpoint 50.
34 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Lerum
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Lerum: 4 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Lerums Gymnasium, skolenhet 2 with Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Lowest: Lerums Gymnasium, skolenhet 1 with Skolkoll score 40 out of 100.
4 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Lerum
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alléskolan skolenhet Ask | Compulsory school | LERUMS KOMMUN | 250 | 78.6% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Alléskolan skolenhet Bok | Compulsory school | LERUMS KOMMUN | 230 | 82.2% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Almekärrsskolan skolenhet 1 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LERUMS KOMMUN | 220 | 90.3% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Almekärrsskolan skolenhet 2 | After-school care, Compulsory school | LERUMS KOMMUN | 160 | 76.6% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Anpassad grundskola Central | Adapted compulsory school | LERUMS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Anpassad grundskola Knappekulla | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | LERUMS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Anpassad grundskola Rydsberg | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | LERUMS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Aspen Montessori | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ASPEN MONTESSORI | 100 | 91.2% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Aspenässkolan 1 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LERUMS KOMMUN | 120 | 89% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Aspenässkolan 2 | After-school care, Compulsory school | LERUMS KOMMUN | 200 | 71.2% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Berghultskolan 1 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LERUMS KOMMUN | 140 | 80.7% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Berghultskolan 2 | Compulsory school | LERUMS KOMMUN | 270 | 69.7% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Centralskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LERUMS KOMMUN | 120 | 83.2% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hästhagenskolan 1 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LERUMS KOMMUN | 80 | 68% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hästhagenskolan 2 | After-school care, Compulsory school | LERUMS KOMMUN | 120 | 80.3% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hulanskolan 1 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LERUMS KOMMUN | 110 | 93.3% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hulanskolan 2 | Compulsory school | LERUMS KOMMUN | 150 | 82% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Knappekullaskolan skolenhet 1 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LERUMS KOMMUN | 240 | 82.1% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Knappekullaskolan skolenhet 2 | After-school care, Compulsory school | LERUMS KOMMUN | 160 | 82.6% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lekstorpsskolan A | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LERUMS KOMMUN | 100 | 83.6% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lekstorpsskolan B | Compulsory school | LERUMS KOMMUN | 290 | 59.7% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lerums Gymnasium, skolenhet 1 | Upper secondary school | LERUMS KOMMUN | 250 | 79.2% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lerums Gymnasium, skolenhet 2 | Upper secondary school | LERUMS KOMMUN | 320 | 94.9% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lerums Gymnasium, skolenhet 3 | Upper secondary school | LERUMS KOMMUN | 140 | 63.6% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lerums Gymnasium, skolenhet 4 | Adapted upper secondary school | LERUMS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Lerums Gymnasium, skolenhet 5 | Upper secondary school | LERUMS KOMMUN | 570 | 92.2% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lindénska skolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | LERUMS KOMMUN | 20 | 45.3% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Ljungviksskolan skolenhet A | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LERUMS KOMMUN | 120 | 73.3% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ljungviksskolan skolenhet B | Compulsory school | LERUMS KOMMUN | 250 | 77.9% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Montessoriskolan Floda Säteri | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MONTESSORISKOLAN FLODA SÄTERI | 230 | 77.2% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Östad skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LERUMS KOMMUN | 120 | 86.9% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Röselidsskolan skolenhet A | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LERUMS KOMMUN | 120 | 60.4% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Röselidsskolan skolenhet B | Compulsory school | LERUMS KOMMUN | 310 | 64.7% | Skolkoll score 32 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rydsbergsskolan Norr | Compulsory school | LERUMS KOMMUN | 230 | 65.2% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rydsbergsskolan Söder | Compulsory school | LERUMS KOMMUN | 220 | 56.9% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stenkulan 4-9 | Compulsory school | LERUMS KOMMUN | 280 | 87.6% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stenkulan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LERUMS KOMMUN | 150 | 88.2% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tolleredskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LERUMS KOMMUN | 70 | 68% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Torpskolan skolenhet 1 | Compulsory school | LERUMS KOMMUN | 230 | 78.8% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Torpskolan skolenhet 2 | Compulsory school | LERUMS KOMMUN | 250 | 70% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Torpskolan skolenhet 3 | Compulsory school | LERUMS KOMMUN | 110 | 80.1% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Uddaredsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LERUMS KOMMUN | 110 | 89.3% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in LerumLerum has 52 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lerum you | — | 228.6In line with neighbour average | 75.7%In line with neighbour average | 132,950 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Partille | 13.2 km | 233.6In line with neighbour average | 74.8%In line with neighbour average | 130,750 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Härryda | 14.8 km | 242.6Better than neighbour average | 76%In line with neighbour average | 129,230 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Ale | 18.7 km | 224.5In line with neighbour average | 75.2%In line with neighbour average | 144,373 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Bollebygd | 20.8 km | 212.8Worse than neighbour average | 75.9%In line with neighbour average | 146,479 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Göteborg | 20.9 km | 232.2In line with neighbour average | 74.9%In line with neighbour average | 155,918 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Alingsås | 21.3 km | 219.9Worse than neighbour average | 72.1%Worse than neighbour average | 134,813 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 227.6 | 74.8% | 140,260 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 Lerum 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.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 Lerum municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Lerum
Lerums Gymnasium, skolenhet 2: Address changed from Alingsåsvägen 9, 44380 Lerum to Alingsåsvägen 9, 44335 Lerum
Lerums Gymnasium, skolenhet 3: Address changed from Alingsåsvägen 9, 44380 Lerum to Alingsåsvägen 9, 44335 Lerum
Lerums Gymnasium, skolenhet 4: Address changed from Alingsåsvägen 9, 44380 Lerum to Alingsåsvägen 9, 44335 Lerum
Lerums Gymnasium, skolenhet 5: Address changed from Alingsåsvägen 9, 44380 Lerum to Alingsåsvägen 9, 44335 Lerum
Lerums Gymnasium, skolenhet 4: School types changed from GY, GYAN to GYAN
Lerums Gymnasium, skolenhet 4: School types changed from GYAN to GY, GYAN
Enheten för flerspråkighet: Address changed from Almekärrsvägen 11, 44339 Lerum to Häradsvägen 2, 44331 Lerum
Lekstorpsskolan A: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Lekstorpsskolan B: Grades changed from 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 6, 7, 8, 9
Lerums Gymnasium, skolenhet 4: School types changed from GY, GYAN to GYAN
Ljungviksskolan skolenhet A: Address changed from Bäckamaden 1, 44370 Gråbo to Lärovägen 1, 44370 Gråbo
Ljungviksskolan skolenhet B: Address changed from Bäckamaden 1, 44370 Gråbo to Lärovägen 1, 44370 Gråbo
Lerums Gymnasium, skolenhet 1: Address changed from Alingsåsvägen 9, 44380 Lerum to Alingsåsvägen 9, 44335 Lerum
MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN FLODA SÄTERI: Address changed from LILLANS VÄG 3, 44340 GRÅBO to FLODA ALLÉ 2, 44830 FLODA
SFI-skolan: Address changed from Alingsåsvägen 7, 44850 Lerum to Alingsåsvägen 7, 44335 Lerum
BRÅTASTUGANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
EKOLLONVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET BULLERBYN I LERUM EK. FÖR.: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BRÅTASTUGANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
EKOLLONVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET BULLERBYN I LERUM EK. FÖR.: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Montessoriskolan Floda Säteri: Renamed from Montessoriskolan Floda säteri to Montessoriskolan Floda Säteri
BRÅTASTUGANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
EKOLLONVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET BULLERBYN I LERUM EK. FÖR.: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
OLSTORPS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from OLSTORPS FÖRSKOLA KULLEN to OLSTORPS FÖRSKOLA
BRÅTASTUGANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
EKOLLONVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET BULLERBYN I LERUM EK. FÖR.: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
OLSTORPS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from OLSTORPS FÖRSKOLA KULLEN to OLSTORPS FÖRSKOLA
… and 263 older events.
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