Schools in Linköping municipality
278 active school units in Linköping, Östergötlands län. Most common school forms: 145 preschool, 80 compulsory school, 49 after-school care (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 12 March 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Key metrics — Linköping municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Linköping (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Teachers and personnel
Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Staff stability
Teacher workforce stability in Linköping, 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 Linköping.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Linköping (2025).
Source: Skolverket, Kolada.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vittra Lambohov | 232 | 204 | +28.0 |
| JENSEN grundskola Linköping | 272 | 252 | +19.0 |
| Berzeliusskolan 5 | 237 | 232 | +5.0 |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Linköping | 241 | 238 | +3.0 |
| Nya Munken | 244 | 245 | -1.0 |
| Tokarpsskolan | 217 | 218 | -1.0 |
| Ljungsbro skola 7-9 | 231 | 233 | -3.0 |
| Ånestadsskolan 7-9 | 216 | 219 | -3.0 |
| Björkö friskola | 245 | 249 | -5.0 |
| Ekholmsskolan | 235 | 245 | -10.0 |
| Elsa Brändströms skola | 214 | 227 | -13.0 |
| Folkungaskolan 5 | 240 | 252 | -13.0 |
| Arenaskolan | 232 | 248 | -15.0 |
| Tellusskolan Thea Linköping | 223 | 248 | -24.0 |
| Linghemsskolan | 211 | 236 | -25.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 10 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENSEN grundskola Linköping | Jensen Education College AB | 271.6 | +19.0 | 82.4% | 110 |
| Berzeliusskolan 4 | Linköpings kommun | 245.2 | — | 92.1% | 250 |
| Björkö friskola | Stiftelsen Waldorfpedagogik I Vreta Kloster | 244.8 | -5.0 | — | 230 |
| Berzeliusskolan 6 | Linköpings kommun | 244.6 | — | 89.3% | 240 |
| Nya Munken | Nya Munken Aktiebolag | 243.7 | -1.0 | 84.6% | 580 |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Linköping | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige AB | 241.3 | +3.0 | — | 620 |
| Folkungaskolan 5 | Linköpings kommun | 239.7 | -13.0 | 83.2% | 640 |
| Berzeliusskolan 5 | Linköpings kommun | 237.5 | +5.0 | 93.6% | 220 |
| Ekholmsskolan | Linköpings kommun | 234.9 | -10.0 | 78.7% | 390 |
| Arenaskolan | Linköpings kommun | 232.3 | -15.0 | 89.5% | 530 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Linköping (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 Linköping (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Linköping 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 Linköping (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 Linköping (2024).
Source: Kolada.
SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Key metrics for SFI in Linköping (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Linköping
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Linköping (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Linköping (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Linköping (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 Linköping (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Linköping (2024).
Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).
Children's economic conditions
Child poverty and economic standard in Linköping (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 Linköping (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Household types
Distribution of household types in Linköping (2024).
Source: SCB.
Migration patterns
In- and out-migration in Linköping (2024).
Source: SCB.
Neighboring municipalities
Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance.
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Pupils/teacher | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linköping | — | 226.9 | 54.1% | 11.6 | 278 |
| Mjölby | 28.2 km | 206.7 | 62.7% | 11.5 | 47 |
| Åtvidaberg | 31.3 km | 202.7 | 55.2% | 10.7 | 19 |
| Motala | 34.8 km | 205.4 | 62.1% | 11.9 | 81 |
| Boxholm | 38.3 km | — | 50.5% | 11.4 | 11 |
| Finspång | 38.5 km | 215.5 | 50.8% | 11.3 | 38 |
| Kinda | 41 km | 210.7 | 55.4% | 11 | 17 |
Refugee reception
Refugee reception in Linköping (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — demographics
Demographic development (2020–2025).
Economy and housing
Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure
Municipal economy
Economic key metrics for Linköping (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Economic assistance
Economic assistance (social benefits) in Linköping (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Learning tools and digitalisation
Cost of learning tools in Linköping. 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 Linköping.
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 Linköping (2024).
LSS and disability services
LSS services in Linköping (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Culture school
Key metrics for the music and culture school in Linköping (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Public library
Key metrics for public libraries in Linköping (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Environment
Environmental indicators for Linköping (2023).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — society and culture
Development in society and culture (2020–2024).
Trends — adult education
Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).
Teacher certification: trend and forecast
Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Linköping 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 Linköping.
Linköping 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 Linköping with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Linköping 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linköping you | 228.3 | 82.2% | 139,090 SEK | 71.7% | -4.2 |
| Söderköping | 218.8 | 76.7% | 141,781 SEK | 73.3% | -10.0 |
| Mjölby | 207.2 | 77.8% | 136,098 SEK | 67.4% | -15.5 |
| Norrköping | 229.6 | 70.3% | 133,930 SEK | 70% | +4.2 |
| Boxholm | 224.5 | 78.9% | 164,524 SEK | 67.9% | +6.0 |
| Kinda | 210.7 | 83.2% | 158,775 SEK | 65% | -8.0 |
| Motala | 205.2 | 75.1% | 136,271 SEK | 61.6% | -14.5 |
| Åtvidaberg | 202.7 | 77.6% | 153,092 SEK | 67.1% | -11.0 |
| Peer average | 214.1 | 77.1% | 146,353 SEK | 67.5% | -7.0 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Östergötlands län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Större stad
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Linköping belongs to SCB municipality group B3 — Större stad: kommuner med 50 000–200 000 invånare i den största tätorten. 21 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linköping | 228.3 | 82.2% | 139,090 SEK | 71.7% |
| Borlänge | 209.3 | 62.4% | 145,165 SEK | 68.7% |
| Borås | 218 | 68.7% | 134,039 SEK | 69.8% |
| Eskilstuna | 227.8 | 66.5% | 141,414 SEK | 67.9% |
| Gävle | 218.4 | 71.7% | 141,361 SEK | 70.3% |
| Halmstad | 222.5 | 74% | 135,793 SEK | 68.8% |
| Helsingborg | 228.3 | 72.7% | 125,218 SEK | 70.3% |
| Jönköping | 221.7 | 78.9% | 127,050 SEK | 74.7% |
| Karlstad | 228.7 | 78.3% | 140,574 SEK | 77.3% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool →
All 278 schools in Linköping
Common questions about schools in Linköping
- How many schools are there in Linköping?
- Linköping municipality has 278 active school units: 80 compulsory schools and 28 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 221 are municipal and 57 are independent. A total of 29,686 pupils attend schools in Linköping.
- What are the merit values in Linköping?
- The average year-9 merit value in Linköping is 226.9 points (based on 18 schools). The highest merit value belongs to JENSEN grundskola Linköping with 271.6 points.
- Which school in Linköping has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Katedralskolan 1 has the highest share of qualified teachers in Linköping at 99.7%. The municipal average is 54.1%.
- How much does a school place cost in Linköping?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Linköping is 139,090 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 136,970 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Linköping?
- Student health services in Linköping cost 4,194 SEK per pupil (2024). 59.6% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 52.9%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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