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 Lund municipality
182 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 Lund, Skåne County. The three most common school forms: 101 preschool, 53 after-school care, 49 compulsory school (+7 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 Lund
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
- 49
- Upper secondary
- 17
- Preschools
- 101
- Municipal
- 114
- Independent
- 67
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.
Lund has 182 schools with a merit value of 251.3 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is above the national average. Teacher qualification: 78.8% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
182 schools29,468 pupils78.8% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Growing municipality (+0.6%)
Apply for a place in Lund
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Lund.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Lund 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 Lund e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Lund
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 251.3) is 22.8 points above the national average (228.5).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 78.8%) is 5.5 percentage points above the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 17% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Population is growing: +0.6% change (2025).
- Highest merit value: Stiftelsen BMSL with 287.7 points.
Key metrics — Lund municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 182
- 114 municipal, 67 independent
- Total pupils
- 29,468
- 49 compulsory, 17 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 251.3
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 78.8%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.9
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Lund municipality has 182 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 251.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (78.8%, 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↓ -1.6 %
Trend: 255.4 to 251.3, down2020: 255.4 p2025: 251.3 p
Merit values have decreased by 4.1 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +1.3 %
Trend: 77.8 to 78.8, up2020: 77.8 %2025: 78.8 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 1 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +29.1 %
Trend: 115,892 to 149,650, up2020: 115,892 SEK2025: 149,650 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 33,758 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Lund
- How many schools are there in Lund?
- Lund municipality has 182 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 49 of the units offer compulsory education, 17 offer upper-secondary education and 101 offer preschool. 114 of the units are municipal and 67 are independent. A total of 29,468 pupils attend schools in Lund.
- What are the merit values in Lund?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Lund is 251.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Stiftelsen BMSL with 287.7 points.
- Which school in Lund has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Gymnasieskolan Spyken has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Lund at 97.9%. The municipality value is 78.8% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Lund?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Lund is 149,650 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 152,181 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Lund 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 LundThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in LundThe 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 transport34.1% 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: 4,399 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 Lund compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 2/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 4/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 7/7
Skolkoll score in Lund
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 Lund
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Lund: 47 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Lunds Montessorigrundskola with Skolkoll score 74 out of 100. Municipal average 59, neutral midpoint 50.
47 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Lund
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Lund: 17 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Lars-Erik Larssongymnasiet with Skolkoll score 78 out of 100. Municipal average 57, neutral midpoint 50.
17 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Lund
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anpassade Gymnasieskolan Vipan | Adapted upper secondary school | LUNDS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Apelskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 40 | 57.3% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Backaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 210 | 85.8% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Byskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 280 | 85.5% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Delfinskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 120 | 94.4% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Lund | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 470 | 91% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fågelskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 340 | 76.2% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fåglasång | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | LUNDS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Fäladsgården | Compulsory school | LUNDS KOMMUN | 460 | 80.8% | Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fäladsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | LUNDS KOMMUN | 330 | 77.8% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Flygelskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 140 | 83.8% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Flyinge Hästsportgymnasium | Upper secondary school | FLYINGE AKTIEBOLAG | 90 | 80.4% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Freinetskolan i Lund | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FREINETSKOLAN I LUND,IDEELL FÖRENING | 160 | 61.7% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Genarps skola | After-school care, Compulsory school | LUNDS KOMMUN | 310 | 75.3% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gunnesboskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 570 | 87% | Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gymnasieskolan Spyken | Upper secondary school | LUNDS KOMMUN | 1,240 | 97.9% | Skolkoll score 76 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gymnasieskolan Vipan | Upper secondary school | LUNDS KOMMUN | 1,210 | 82.7% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Häckebergaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 130 | 85.3% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hagalundskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 150 | 77.4% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Håstads skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 30 | 68.5% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hedda Anderssongymnasiet | Upper secondary school | LUNDS KOMMUN | 1,270 | 95.8% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hubertusgården | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 170 | 85.4% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Idalaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 120 | 85.8% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Lund | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 700 | — | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| ISLK/Int. School of Lund | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 320 | — | No score |
| Järnåkraskolan 4-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school | LUNDS KOMMUN | 520 | 79.6% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| JENSEN Gymnasium Lund | Upper secondary school | JENSEN group AB | 330 | 93.2% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Katedralskolan | Upper secondary school | LUNDS KOMMUN | 1,540 | 93.7% | Skolkoll score 74 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Killebäckskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | LUNDS KOMMUN | 490 | 79.9% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Klostergårdskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 160 | 76.1% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kulparkskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 130 | 86% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kunskapsskolan Lund | Compulsory school | Magnora Aktiebolag | 400 | 78.3% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lars-Erik Larssongymnasiet | Upper secondary school | LARS-ERIK LARSSON GYMNASIET | 190 | 96.5% | Skolkoll score 78 out of 100. Composite index. |
| LBS Kreativa Gymnasiet Lund | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 370 | 86.2% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lerbäckskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 730 | 86.5% | Skolkoll score 72 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lingua Montessoriskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | DeMina Holding AB | 130 | 55.4% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lund International School | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Lund International School ek. för. | 240 | — | No score |
| Lunds Dans- o Musikalgymnasium | Upper secondary school | Dans o Musikal i Lund AB | 190 | 94.7% | Skolkoll score 78 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lunds Fordonstekniska Gymn. | Upper secondary school | Lilla Park och Min Skola AB | 70 | 61.4% | Skolkoll score 27 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lunds Montessorigrundskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FÖRENINGEN LUNDS MONTESSORIGRUNDSKOLA | 250 | 77.2% | Skolkoll score 74 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lunds Waldorfskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN LUNDS WALDORFSKOLA | 150 | — | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Montessori Mondial Lund | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | AcadeMedia AB | 230 | 69.2% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Munspelets skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 150 | 78.4% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| NTI Gymnasiet Lund | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 140 | 97.4% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nyvångskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 830 | 82% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Österskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 70 | 64.8% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Östervångsskolan | After-school care, Special needs school | SPECIALPEDAGOGISKA SKOLMYNDIGHETEN | — | — | No score |
| Östratornskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | LUNDS KOMMUN | 500 | 80.5% | Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Palettskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 160 | 78.1% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Påskagängets skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 140 | 90.8% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in LundLund has 101 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lund you | — | 251.3Better than neighbour average | 78.8%Better than neighbour average | 149,650 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Staffanstorp | 6.9 km | 249.1Better than neighbour average | 77.5%In line with neighbour average | 136,784 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Lomma | 11.7 km | 269.7Better than neighbour average | 82.6%Better than neighbour average | 131,768 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Burlöv | 11.9 km | 221.3Worse than neighbour average | 63.6%Worse than neighbour average | 137,231 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Kävlinge | 14.8 km | 240.7In line with neighbour average | 81.1%Better than neighbour average | 133,938 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Eslöv | 15.5 km | 224.3Worse than neighbour average | 79.1%Better than neighbour average | 140,361 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Malmö | 17.6 km | 233.9In line with neighbour average | 71.2%Worse than neighbour average | 140,833 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 239.8 | 75.9% | 136,819 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 Lund 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 Lund municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Lund
UTFORSKARNA: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
Lärkans resursskola: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Lärkans resursskola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-08-18
Östra resursskolan: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Östra resursskolan: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-08-18
Internationella Engelska Skolan Lund: School types changed from GR, OPPFTH to FTH, GR, OPPFTH
Stenröseskolan: Address changed from Stenåldersvägen 6, 22654 Lund to Sofiavägen 7, 22641 Lund
Vårfruskolan: Register field changed from false to true
ENESTUGANS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from GUNNESBOVÄGEN 76, 22654 LUND to BOX 41, 22100 LUND
ISLK: Address changed from GUNNESBOVÄGEN 76, 22654 LUND to BOX 41, 22100 LUND
ÖSTERTULL MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA: Address changed from GUNNESBOVÄGEN 76, 22654 LUND to BOX 41, 22100 LUND
Stiftelsen BMSL: Address changed from Margaretavägen 1b, 22240 Lund to Margaretavägen 1, 22240 Lund
ARKENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
DUVANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
LINGUA MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN TELLUS: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Stiftelsen BMSL: Address changed from Margaretavägen 1b, 22240 Lund to Margaretavägen 1, 22240 Lund
UTFORSKARNA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
VILDANDENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Montessori Mondial Lund: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
Östervångsskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, SP to FTH, SP
Pusselbitens anpassade skola Dalby: Register field changed from false to true
Östervångsskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, SP to FTH, SP
ARKENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
DUVANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
LINGUA MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN TELLUS: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
UTFORSKARNA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
VILDANDENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
ARKENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
… and 445 older events.
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