Preschool
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Schools in Ludvika municipality
49 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 Ludvika, Dalarna County. The three most common school forms: 25 preschool, 13 compulsory school, 11 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 Ludvika
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
- 13
- Upper secondary
- 5
- Preschools
- 25
- Municipal
- 45
- Independent
- 4
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.
Ludvika has 49 schools with a merit value of 211.3 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 51.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
49 schools4,977 pupils51.2% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Growing municipality (+0.7%)
Apply for a place in Ludvika
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Ludvika.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Ludvika 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 Ludvika e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Ludvika
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 51.2%) is 22.1 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 211.3) is 17.2 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average 4.5 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 22% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Population is growing: +0.7% change (2025).
Key metrics — Ludvika municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 49
- 45 municipal, 4 independent
- Total pupils
- 4,977
- 13 compulsory, 5 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 211.3
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 51.2%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.5
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Ludvika municipality has 49 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 211.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (51.2%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is below 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→ unchanged
Trend: 212.1 to 211.3, stable2020: 212.1 p2025: 211.3 p
Merit values have remained stable since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers→ unchanged
Trend: 51 to 51.2, stable2020: 51 %2025: 51.2 %
The share of qualified teachers has held steady since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +25.5 %
Trend: 111,325 to 139,743, up2020: 111,325 SEK2025: 139,743 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 28,418 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Ludvika
- How many schools are there in Ludvika?
- Ludvika municipality has 49 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 13 of the units offer compulsory education, 5 offer upper-secondary education and 25 offer preschool. 45 of the units are municipal and 4 are independent. A total of 4,977 pupils attend schools in Ludvika.
- What are the merit values in Ludvika?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Ludvika is 211.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Fredriksbergsskolan with 234 points.
- Which school in Ludvika has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- VBU Högbergsskolan 1 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Ludvika at 84.9%. The municipality value is 51.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Ludvika?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Ludvika is 139,743 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 137,537 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Ludvika 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 LudvikaThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in LudvikaThe 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 transport35.6% 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: 4,675 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 Ludvika compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 3/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 7/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 2/7
Skolkoll score in Ludvika
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 Ludvika
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Ludvika: 13 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Fredriksbergsskolan with Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Municipal average 40, neutral midpoint 50.
13 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Ludvika
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Ludvika: 4 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Hitachigymnasiet Ludvika with Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Lowest: VBU Malmen with Skolkoll score 33 out of 100.
4 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Ludvika ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Ludvika
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Björkås skola | Adapted compulsory school | LUDVIKA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Björkhaga skola | Adapted compulsory school | LUDVIKA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Blötbergets skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUDVIKA KOMMUN | 120 | 53.5% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fredriksbergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUDVIKA KOMMUN | 50 | 62% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hitachigymnasiet Ludvika | Upper secondary school | Svensson Enterprises AB | 110 | 80.5% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Junibackens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUDVIKA KOMMUN | 270 | 59.1% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kyrkskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | LUDVIKA KOMMUN | 510 | 55.8% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lorensberga 7-9 | Compulsory school | LUDVIKA KOMMUN | 440 | 45.6% | Skolkoll score 30 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lorensberga F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUDVIKA KOMMUN | 330 | 62.8% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nyhammars skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUDVIKA KOMMUN | 120 | 55% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Olympicaskolan Håksberg | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | OLYMPICA AB | 120 | 50% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Parkskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUDVIKA KOMMUN | 230 | 44.9% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Solviksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUDVIKA KOMMUN | 200 | 36.7% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sörviks skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUDVIKA KOMMUN | 120 | 48.9% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sunnansjö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUDVIKA KOMMUN | 60 | 46.9% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vasaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUDVIKA KOMMUN | 320 | 45.2% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| VBU Högbergsskolan 1 | Upper secondary school | VÄSTERBERGSLAGENS UTBILDNINGSFÖRBUND,VBU | 360 | 84.9% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| VBU Högbergsskolan 2 | Upper secondary school | VÄSTERBERGSLAGENS UTBILDNINGSFÖRBUND,VBU | 340 | 72% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| VBU Högbergsskolan 3 | Upper secondary school | VÄSTERBERGSLAGENS UTBILDNINGSFÖRBUND,VBU | — | — | No score |
| VBU Högbergsskolan anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | VÄSTERBERGSLAGENS UTBILDNINGSFÖRBUND,VBU | — | — | No score |
| VBU Malmen | Upper secondary school | VÄSTERBERGSLAGENS UTBILDNINGSFÖRBUND,VBU | 110 | 38.5% | Skolkoll score 33 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in LudvikaLudvika has 25 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludvika you | — | 211.3In line with neighbour average | 51.2%Worse than neighbour average | 139,743 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Smedjebacken | 16.6 km | 210.7In line with neighbour average | 58.3%Worse than neighbour average | 151,507 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Ljusnarsberg | 29.9 km | 188.8Worse than neighbour average | 68.5%Better than neighbour average | 207,878 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Säter | 40.9 km | 214.7Better than neighbour average | 68.9%Better than neighbour average | 150,373 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Fagersta | 41.3 km | 206.3In line with neighbour average | 56%Worse than neighbour average | 130,203 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Borlänge | 41.3 km | 209.3In line with neighbour average | 66.5%Better than neighbour average | 152,109 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Gagnef | 43.5 km | 213.4In line with neighbour average | 64%In line with neighbour average | 149,864 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 207.2 | 63.7% | 156,989 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 Ludvika 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 Ludvika municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Ludvika
VBU Högbergsskolan 3: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-10-01
HILLÄNGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HILLÄNGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HILLÄNGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
HILLÄNGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Olympicaskolan Håksberg: Renamed from Håksberg to Olympicaskolan Håksberg
VBU Högbergsskolan anpassad gymnasieskola: Renamed from VBU Högbergsskolan gymnasiesär to VBU Högbergsskolan anpassad gymnasieskola
Hitachigymnasiet Ludvika: Renamed from Hitachigymnasiet to Hitachigymnasiet Ludvika
Hitachigymnasiet Ludvika: Operating name changed from Hitachigymnasiet to Hitachigymnasiet Ludvika
Olympicaskolan Håksberg: Operating name changed from unknown name to Olympicaskolan Håksberg
Olympicaskolan Håksberg: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Björkhaga skola: Renamed from Kyrk grundsärskola to Björkhaga skola
Björkås skola: Renamed from Björkås särskola to Björkås skola
Björkås skola: Operating name changed from Björkås särskola to Björkås skola
Lorensberga 7-9: Renamed from Lorensbergaskolan 7-9 to Lorensberga 7-9
Hitachigymnasiet Ludvika: Address changed from Vallhallavägen 2, 77131 Ludvika to Vallhallavägen 2, Torg 12, 77131 Ludvika
Hitachigymnasiet Ludvika: Operating name changed from unknown name to Hitachigymnasiet
Hitachigymnasiet Ludvika: Address changed from Fredsgatan 27, 77132 Ludvika to Vallhallavägen 2, 77131 Ludvika
Björkhaga skola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Kyrkskolan
Kyrkskolan 7-9: Operating name changed from unknown name to Kyrkskolan
Lorensberga F-6: Renamed from Lorensbergaskolan F-6 to Lorensberga F-6
Vasaskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
VBU Malmen: School types changed from GY, GYAN to GY
Lorensberga 7-9: Operating name changed from unknown name to Lorensberga skola
Lorensberga F-6: Operating name changed from unknown name to Lorensberga skola
Lorensberga F-6: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Lorensberga F-6: Start date changed from not_registered to 2021-08-17
Hitachigymnasiet Ludvika: Renamed from ABB Industrigymnasium Ludvika to Hitachigymnasiet
Hitachigymnasiet Ludvika: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Kyrkskolan 7-9: Contact details changed from changed to changed
… and 97 older events.
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Dalarna CountyOpen the county page for a broader regional view around Ludvika.Merit value year 9Compare Ludvika 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.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.ÄlvdalenCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.AvestaCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.BorlängeCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.FalunCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.GagnefCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.
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