Preschool
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Schools in Linköping municipality
283 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 Linköping, Östergötland County. The three most common school forms: 150 preschool, 81 compulsory school, 49 after-school care (+6 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 Linköping
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
- 81
- Upper secondary
- 27
- Preschools
- 150
- Municipal
- 221
- Independent
- 60
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.
Linköping has 283 schools with a merit value of 228.3 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 82.4% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
283 schools31,073 pupils82.4% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
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Short guide to how to apply by school form in Linköping.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Linköping 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 Linköping e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Linköping
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 82.4%) is 9.1 percentage points above the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Schools perform on average 4.2 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +3.9 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 16% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Highest merit value: JENSEN grundskola Linköping with 267.2 points.
Key metrics — Linköping municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 283
- 221 municipal, 60 independent
- Total pupils
- 31,073
- 81 compulsory, 27 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 228.3
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 82.4%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.6
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Linköping municipality has 283 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 228.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (82.4%, 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↓ -1.3 %
Trend: 231.4 to 228.3, down2020: 231.4 p2025: 228.3 p
Merit values have decreased by 3.1 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +5.0 %
Trend: 78.5 to 82.4, up2020: 78.5 %2025: 82.4 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 3.9 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +18.4 %
Trend: 123,449 to 146,110, up2020: 123,449 SEK2025: 146,110 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 22,660 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Linköping
- How many schools are there in Linköping?
- Linköping municipality has 283 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 81 of the units offer compulsory education, 27 offer upper-secondary education and 150 offer preschool. 221 of the units are municipal and 60 are independent. A total of 31,073 pupils attend schools in Linköping.
- What are the merit values in Linköping?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Linköping is 228.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to JENSEN grundskola Linköping with 267.2 points.
- Which school in Linköping has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Anders Ljungstedts gymnasium 10 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Linköping at 100%. The municipality value is 82.4% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Linköping?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Linköping is 146,110 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 144,167 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Linköping 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 LinköpingThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in LinköpingThe 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 transport27.2% 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: 4,363 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 Linköping compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 2/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 1/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 5/7
Skolkoll score in Linköping
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 Linköping
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Linköping: 73 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Nya Munken with Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Municipal average 55, neutral midpoint 50.
73 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Linköping
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Linköping: 27 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Berzeliusskolan 2 with Skolkoll score 73 out of 100. Municipal average 53, neutral midpoint 50.
27 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Linköping ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Linköping
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anders Ljungstedts gymnasium 10 | Upper secondary school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 70 | 100% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Anders Ljungstedts gymnasium 11 | Adapted upper secondary school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Anders Ljungstedts gymnasium 4 | Upper secondary school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 330 | 97.6% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Anders Ljungstedts gymnasium 7 | Upper secondary school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 190 | 69.9% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Anders Ljungstedts gymnasium 8 | Upper secondary school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 120 | 81.7% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Anders Ljungstedts gymnasium 9 | Upper secondary school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 210 | 95.4% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Anders Ljungstedts- anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Ånestadsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 270 | 76.5% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ånestadsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 290 | 73.2% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Änggårdsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 130 | 69.2% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Arena resursskola | Compulsory school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 10 | 47.5% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Arenaskolan | Compulsory school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 540 | 93.8% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Askeby skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 160 | 67.7% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bäckskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 120 | 90.5% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bankekinds skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 50 | 91.8% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Berzelius resursskola 4 | Compulsory school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 10 | — | No score |
| Berzelius resursskola 5 | Compulsory school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 10 | — | No score |
| Berzelius resursskola 6 | Compulsory school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 10 | — | No score |
| Berzeliusskolan 1 | Upper secondary school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 450 | 97% | Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Berzeliusskolan 2 | Upper secondary school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 470 | 99% | Skolkoll score 73 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Berzeliusskolan 3 | Adapted upper secondary school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Berzeliusskolan 4 | Compulsory school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 250 | 91.9% | Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Berzeliusskolan 5 | Compulsory school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 250 | 89.8% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Berzeliusskolan 6 | Compulsory school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 250 | 92.9% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Berzeliusskolan 7 | Upper secondary school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 110 | 67.7% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Berzeliusskolan 8 | Adapted upper secondary school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Björkö friskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN WALDORFPEDAGOGIK I VRETA KLOSTER | 240 | — | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Björnkärrsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 140 | 67.9% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Blästad resursskola | Compulsory school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 10 | — | No score |
| Blästadsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 310 | 77.7% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Blästadsskolan- anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Brokinds skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 110 | 91.9% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Brunnbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 220 | 88.2% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Daggkåpan resursskola | Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 10 | 62.3% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Dar Al Uloum skola | After-school care, Compulsory school | STIFTELSEN DAR AL ULOUM I LINKÖPING | 60 | 76.7% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ekängens skolor | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 400 | 91.6% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ekholmen resursskola | Compulsory school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 10 | — | No score |
| Ekholmsskolan | Compulsory school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 370 | 81.2% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ekholmsskolan- anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Ekkälleskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 280 | 84.3% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Elsa Brändströms skola | Compulsory school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 440 | 81% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Eraskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | Serudia AB | 80 | 64.5% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Folkungaskolan 1 | Upper secondary school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 220 | 99.4% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Folkungaskolan 2 | Upper secondary school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 350 | 95.1% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Folkungaskolan 3 | Upper secondary school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 140 | 89.8% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Folkungaskolan 4 | Compulsory school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 170 | 95.1% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Folkungaskolan 5 | Compulsory school | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 630 | 83.9% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fria Läroverken Linköping | Upper secondary school | Watma Group AB | 560 | 70% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fridtunaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 490 | 88.2% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hagbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LINKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 340 | 90.2% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in LinköpingLinköping has 150 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linköping you | — | 228.3Better than neighbour average | 82.4%Better than neighbour average | 146,110 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Mjölby | 27.9 km | 207.2Worse than neighbour average | 79.5%Better than neighbour average | 135,897 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Åtvidaberg | 31.2 km | 202.7Worse than neighbour average | 76.8%In line with neighbour average | 164,534 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Motala | 34.6 km | 205.2Worse than neighbour average | 75.9%In line with neighbour average | 138,762 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Finspång | 38.4 km | 214.6In line with neighbour average | 67.2%Worse than neighbour average | 145,337 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Boxholm | 38.6 km | 224.5Better than neighbour average | 79.6%Better than neighbour average | 157,520 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Norrköping | 39.1 km | 229.6Better than neighbour average | 72.2%Worse than neighbour average | 136,164 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 214 | 75.2% | 146,369 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 Linköping 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 Linköping municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Linköping
Ljungsbro skola F-6: Address changed from O G Svenssons väg 7, 58571 Ljungsbro to O G Svenssons väg 3, 58571 Ljungsbro
Kvinnebyskolan- anpassad grundskola: Renamed from Bäckskolan- anpassad grundskola to Kvinnebyskolan- anpassad grundskola
Kvinnebyskolan- anpassad grundskola: Operating name changed from Bäckskolan to Kvinnebyskolan
Kvinnebyskolan- anpassad grundskola: Address changed from Konstruktörsgatan 104, 58737 Linköping to Backsippevägen 14, 58935 Linköping
Norrbergaskolan: Grades changed from 1 to 1, 2, 3
Linghemsskolan 1: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Linghemsskolan 1: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Linghemsskolan 2: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Linghemsskolan 2: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
DUVAN: Address changed from Åsgatan 74, 77631 HEDEMORA to MEDVINDSVÄGEN 33 A, 58272 LINKÖPING
Praktiska Gymnasiet Linköping: Operating name changed from Praktiska Gymnasiet Linköping Roxen to Praktiska Gymnasiet Linköping
Yrkesgymnasiet Linköping: Contact details changed from changed to changed
UGGLAN: Address changed from MJÖLORPSVÄGEN 45, 58573 LJUNGSBRO to Fönvindsvägen 68, 58274 LINKÖPING
DUVAN: Address changed from MEDVINDSVÄGEN 33 A, 58272 LINKÖPING to Åsgatan 74, 77631 HEDEMORA
FÖRSKOLAN KOTTEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SKATTEGÅRDEN 72A: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SKATTEGÅRDEN 72B: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Blästad resursskola flex: Register field changed from false to true
Ullevi resursskola: Register field changed from false to true
Vallastaden resursskola: Register field changed from false to true
FÖRSKOLAN KOTTEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SKATTEGÅRDEN 72A: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SKATTEGÅRDEN 72B: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN KOTTEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
SKATTEGÅRDEN 72A: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
SKATTEGÅRDEN 72B: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
VÅRDSBERG KYRKBY 1: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN KOTTEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
SKATTEGÅRDEN 72A: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
SKATTEGÅRDEN 72B: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
… and 625 older events.
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Östergötland CountyOpen the county page for a broader regional view around Linköping.Merit value year 9Compare Linköping 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.Independent vs municipalCompare schools by provider type.Best independent schoolsTop independent compulsory schools ranked 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.ÅtvidabergCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.BoxholmCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.FinspångCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.KindaCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.MjölbyCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.
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