Schools in Ljusnarsberg municipality
6 active school units in Ljusnarsberg, Örebro län. The three most common school forms: 3 preschool, 2 compulsory school, 1 adapted compulsory school (+3 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Ljusnarsberg has 6 schools with an average merit value of 188.8, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 69.5% (below the national average of 73.3%).
Summary — Ljusnarsberg
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (188.8) is 39.7 points below the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has declined by 8.9 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average -12 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (68.5%) is 4.8 percentage points below the national average.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +12.4 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Ljusnarsberg municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Ljusnarsberg municipality has 6 schools with an average merit value of 188.8 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is below the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Ljusnarsberg underperforms its peers.
Development over time
Key education metrics for Ljusnarsberg over 6 years (2020–2025).
Merit values have decreased by 8.9 points since 2020.
The share of qualified teachers has increased by 12.4 percentage points since 2020.
Cost per pupil has increased by 17,369 SEK since 2020.
In-depth statistics
All 6 schools in Ljusnarsberg
Compare schools| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FÖRSKOLAN ÅSTUGAN | Preschool | Ljusnarsbergs kommun | 32 | 58.3% |
| FÖRSKOLAN GARHYTTAN | Preschool | Ljusnarsbergs kommun | 62 | 29.5% |
| FÖRSKOLAN SKOGSGLÄNTAN | Preschool | Ljusnarsbergs kommun | 40 | 65% |
| Komvux, SFI | Adult education | Ljusnarsbergs kommun | — | — |
| Kyrkbacksskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | Ljusnarsbergs kommun | 120 | 75.2% |
| Kyrkbacksskolan F-6 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Ljusnarsbergs kommun | 200 | 63.7% |
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Ljusnarsberg (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Teachers and personnel
Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Show more: staff stability, student health, mother tongue, SALSA, grade distribution
Staff stability
Teacher workforce stability in Ljusnarsberg, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.
Source: Kolada.
Pupils and providers
Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2025).
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 Ljusnarsberg.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Ljusnarsberg.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrkbacksskolan 7-9 | 189 | 201 | -12.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 1 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrkbacksskolan 7-9 | Ljusnarsbergs kommun | 188.8 | -12.0 | 75.2% | 120 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Ljusnarsberg (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 Ljusnarsberg (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Ljusnarsberg going on to higher education.
Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.
Pupil forecast
Population forecast for school-age children in Ljusnarsberg (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 Ljusnarsberg (2024).
Source: Kolada.
SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Key metrics for SFI in Ljusnarsberg (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Ljusnarsberg
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Ljusnarsberg (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Ljusnarsberg (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Ljusnarsberg (2025).
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 Ljusnarsberg (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Trends — adult education
Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).
Teacher certification: trend and forecast
Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Ljusnarsberg 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 Ljusnarsberg.
Ljusnarsberg achieves fewer merit points per invested krona than the national average.
Source: Kolada. Merit value per cost unit is a simplified measure and should be interpreted considering the municipality's socioeconomic conditions.
Peer municipalities
Compare Ljusnarsberg with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Ljusnarsberg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ljusnarsberg you | 188.8 | 68.5% | 198,015 SEK | 65.8% | -12.0 |
| Askersund | 203.2 | 67.6% | 176,524 SEK | 63.9% | -11.0 |
| Hällefors | 205.3 | 62.4% | 178,066 SEK | 66.7% | -3.0 |
| Lindesberg | 188 | 62.2% | 155,419 SEK | 66% | -26.7 |
| Laxå | 211.6 | 66.3% | 158,336 SEK | 72.3% | +10.0 |
| Lekeberg | 206.7 | 65.6% | 154,260 SEK | 76.5% | -17.0 |
| Nora | 211.5 | 75.3% | 147,214 SEK | 62.8% | -9.0 |
| Degerfors | 209.1 | 76.1% | 139,707 SEK | 49.5% | +4.0 |
| Peer average | 205.1 | 67.9% | 158,504 SEK | 65.4% | -7.5 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Örebro län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Commuting municipality near a smaller town
Benchmark vs SCB group C7
Ljusnarsberg belongs to SCB municipality group C7 — Commuting municipality near a smaller town: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a smaller town. Here is how Ljusnarsberg compares to the 52 municipalities in the group.
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Ljusnarsberg belongs to SCB municipality group C7 — Commuting municipality near a smaller town: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a smaller town. 52 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ljusnarsberg | 188.8 | 68.5% | 198,015 SEK | 65.8% |
| Arboga | 226.7 | 72.1% | 138,550 SEK | 58.2% |
| Boxholm | 224.5 | 79.6% | 164,524 SEK | 67.9% |
| Bromölla | 203 | 75.2% | 145,712 SEK | 67.9% |
| Degerfors | 209.1 | 76.1% | 139,707 SEK | 49.5% |
| Eksjö | 217.9 | 65.4% | 151,682 SEK | 71.1% |
| Emmaboda | 216.4 | 77.7% | 181,122 SEK | 64.3% |
| Essunga | 177.6 | 69.3% | 162,716 SEK | 81.3% |
| Fagersta | 206.3 | 56% | 146,282 SEK | 54.1% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool
Common questions about schools in Ljusnarsberg
- How many schools are there in Ljusnarsberg?
- Ljusnarsberg municipality has 6 active school units: 2 compulsory schools and 0 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 6 are municipal and 0 are independent. A total of 454 pupils attend schools in Ljusnarsberg.
- What are the merit values in Ljusnarsberg?
- The average year-9 merit value in Ljusnarsberg is 188.8 points (based on 1 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Kyrkbacksskolan 7-9 with 188.8 points.
- Which school in Ljusnarsberg has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Kyrkbacksskolan 7-9 has the highest share of qualified teachers in Ljusnarsberg at 75.2%. The municipal average is 69.5%.
- How much does a school place cost in Ljusnarsberg?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Ljusnarsberg is 198,015 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 175,692 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Ljusnarsberg?
- Student health services in Ljusnarsberg cost 6,299 SEK per pupil (2024). The figure for year 8 is 65.6%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison
See how Ljusnarsberg municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Ljusnarsberg
Komvux, SFI: Principal changed.
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