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
183 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, 54 after-school care, 52 compulsory school (+7 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 5 July 2026. School data covers 2024/25; 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
- 52
- Upper secondary
- 17
- Preschools
- 101
- Municipal
- 116
- Independent
- 67
School-form counts come from Skolverket's school-unit register for 2024/25. Kolada municipal metrics usually cover compulsory school and may use different periods.
Lund has 183 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%).
183 schools29,558 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 national average.
- 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 277.8 points.
Key metrics — Lund municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
183Active schools116 municipal, 67 independent
29,558Total pupils52 compulsory, 17 upper secondary
12.9Pupils per teacherCompulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Lund municipality has 183 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 national average 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 183 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 52 of the units offer compulsory education, 17 offer upper-secondary education and 101 offer preschool. 116 of the units are municipal and 67 are independent. A total of 29,558 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 277.8 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 queue 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 ↓
2/7Merit value 2025
4/7Qualified teachers 2025
7/7Cost/pupil 2025
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: 46 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Lunds Montessorigrundskola with Skolkoll score 73 out of 100. Municipal average 58, neutral midpoint 50.
46 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 58, 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 | — | — | — |
| Apelskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 40 | 57.3% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Backaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 210 | 85.8% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Near average. |
| Byskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 280 | 85.5% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Near average. |
| Delfinskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 120 | 94.4% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Near average. |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Lund | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 430 | 91% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Fågelskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 340 | 76.2% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Below average. |
| Fåglasång | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | LUNDS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Fäladsgården | Compulsory school | LUNDS KOMMUN | 460 | 80.8% | Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Near average. |
| Fäladsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | LUNDS KOMMUN | 330 | 77.8% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Flygelskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 140 | 83.8% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Near average. |
| Flyinge Hästsportgymnasium | Upper secondary school | FLYINGE AKTIEBOLAG | 90 | 80.4% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Freinetskolan i Lund | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FREINETSKOLAN I LUND,IDEELL FÖRENING | 160 | 61.7% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Genarps skola | After-school care, Compulsory school | LUNDS KOMMUN | 310 | 75.3% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Gunnesboskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 570 | 87% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Near average. |
| Gymnasieskolan Spyken | Upper secondary school | LUNDS KOMMUN | 1,240 | 97.9% | Skolkoll score 75 out of 100. Above average. |
| Gymnasieskolan Vipan | Upper secondary school | LUNDS KOMMUN | 1,220 | 82.7% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Häckebergaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 130 | 85.3% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hagalundskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 150 | 77.4% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Near average. |
| Håstads skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 30 | — | — |
| Hedda Anderssongymnasiet | Upper secondary school | LUNDS KOMMUN | 1,270 | 95.8% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hubertusgården | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 170 | 85.4% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Near average. |
| Idalaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 120 | 85.8% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| 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. Near average. |
| ISLK/Int. School of Lund | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 320 | — | — |
| Järnåkraskolan 4-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school | LUNDS KOMMUN | 520 | 79.6% | Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Near average. |
| JENSEN Gymnasium Lund | Upper secondary school | JENSEN group AB | 330 | 93.2% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Near average. |
| Katedralskolan | Upper secondary school | LUNDS KOMMUN | 1,540 | 93.7% | Skolkoll score 73 out of 100. Near average. |
| Killebäckskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | LUNDS KOMMUN | 490 | 79.9% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average. |
| Klostergårdskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 160 | 76.1% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Kulparkskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 130 | 86% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Kunskapsskolan Lund | Compulsory school | Magnora Aktiebolag | 400 | 78.3% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Lars-Erik Larssongymnasiet | Upper secondary school | LARS-ERIK LARSSON GYMNASIET | 190 | 96.5% | Skolkoll score 78 out of 100. Above average. |
| LBS Kreativa Gymnasiet Lund | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 370 | 86.2% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Near average. |
| Lerbäckskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 730 | 86.5% | Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Near average. |
| Lingua Montessoriskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | DeMina Holding AB | 130 | 55.4% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Below average. |
| Lund International School | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Lund International School ek. för. | 240 | — | — |
| Lunds Dans- o Musikalgymnasium | Upper secondary school | Dans o Musikal i Lund AB | 190 | 94.7% | Skolkoll score 78 out of 100. Above average. |
| Lunds Fordonstekniska Gymn. | Upper secondary school | Lilla Park och Min Skola AB | 80 | — | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Below average. |
| Lunds Montessorigrundskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FÖRENINGEN LUNDS MONTESSORIGRUNDSKOLA | 250 | 77.2% | Skolkoll score 73 out of 100. Near average. |
| Lunds Waldorfskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN LUNDS WALDORFSKOLA | 150 | — | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Near average. |
| Mårtenskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 140 | 72.4% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Montessori Mondial Lund | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | AcadeMedia AB | 230 | 69.2% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Near average. |
| Munspelets skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 150 | 78.4% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average. |
| NTI Gymnasiet Lund | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 140 | 97.4% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Near average. |
| Nyvångskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 830 | 82% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Near average. |
| Oskarskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 30 | — | — |
| Österskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LUNDS KOMMUN | 70 | 64.8% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Östervångsskolan | After-school care, Special needs school | SPECIALPEDAGOGISKA SKOLMYNDIGHETEN | — | — | — |
| Östratornskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | LUNDS KOMMUN | 500 | 80.5% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Near average. |
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. Colour coding: better / average / worse than neighbour average (±3 %).
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value (2025) | Qual. teachers (2025) | Cost/pupil (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lund you | — | 251.3 | 78.8% | 149,650 SEK |
| Staffanstorp | 6.9 km | 249.1 | 77.5% | 136,784 SEK |
| Lomma | 11.7 km | 269.7 | 82.6% | 131,768 SEK |
| Burlöv | 12.2 km | 221.3 | 63.6% | 137,231 SEK |
| Kävlinge | 14.8 km | 240.7 | 81.1% | 133,938 SEK |
| Eslöv | 15.4 km | 224.3 | 79.1% | 140,361 SEK |
| Malmö | 17.5 km | 233.9 | 71.2% | 140,833 SEK |
| 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 2024/25. 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
BMSL FLYINGE: Renamed from Förskola 988289 to BMSL FLYINGE
BMSL FLYINGE: Operating name changed from Förskola 988289 to BMSL FLYINGE
BMSL FLYINGE: Operator name changed to: Cosmopolitan Minds AB (previously: Okänd huvudman)
BMSL FLYINGE: Address changed from Filippavägen 2B, 22241 LUND to FLYINGE KUNGSGÅRD 1803, 22241 LUND
BOKSKOGEN/BOKFRÖET: Renamed from Förskola 997700 to BOKSKOGEN/BOKFRÖET
BOKSKOGEN/BOKFRÖET: Operating name changed from Förskola 997700 to BOKSKOGEN/BOKFRÖET
BOKSKOGEN/BOKFRÖET: Operator name changed to: Dalby Och Södra Sandby Montessoriförening Ek För (previously: Okänd huvudman)
DUVANS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 196168 to DUVANS FÖRSKOLA
DUVANS FÖRSKOLA: Operating name changed from Förskola 196168 to DUVANS FÖRSKOLA
DUVANS FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: Föreningen Kristen Barnomsorg I Lund (previously: Okänd huvudman)
DUVKULLANS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 235335 to DUVKULLANS FÖRSKOLA
DUVKULLANS FÖRSKOLA: Operating name changed from Förskola 235335 to DUVKULLANS FÖRSKOLA
DUVKULLANS FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: Föreningen Kristen Barnomsorg I Lund (previously: Okänd huvudman)
DUVKULLANS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from SANKT HANS GRÄND 1 D, 22641 LUND to DAG HAMMARSKJÖLDS VÄG 1 C, 22464 LUND
DUVUNGENS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 410447 to DUVUNGENS FÖRSKOLA
DUVUNGENS FÖRSKOLA: Operating name changed from Förskola 410447 to DUVUNGENS FÖRSKOLA
DUVUNGENS FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: Föreningen Kristen Barnomsorg I Lund (previously: Okänd huvudman)
PARADISET/KÄRNHUSET: Renamed from Förskola 355062 to PARADISET/KÄRNHUSET
PARADISET/KÄRNHUSET: Operating name changed from Förskola 355062 to PARADISET/KÄRNHUSET
PARADISET/KÄRNHUSET: Operator name changed to: Dalby Och Södra Sandby Montessoriförening Ek För (previously: Okänd huvudman)
PARADISET/KÄRNHUSET: Address changed from Vinkelvägen 1, 24751 DALBY to Sandby 605, 24791 SÖDRA SANDBY
BMSL FLYINGE: Renamed from BMSL FLYINGE to Förskola 988289
BMSL FLYINGE: Operating name changed from BMSL FLYINGE to Förskola 988289
BMSL FLYINGE: Operator name changed to: Okänd huvudman (previously: Cosmopolitan Minds AB)
BMSL FLYINGE: Address changed from FLYINGE KUNGSGÅRD 1803, 22241 LUND to Filippavägen 2B, 22241 LUND
BOKSKOGEN/BOKFRÖET: Renamed from BOKSKOGEN/BOKFRÖET to Förskola 997700
BOKSKOGEN/BOKFRÖET: Operating name changed from BOKSKOGEN/BOKFRÖET to Förskola 997700
BOKSKOGEN/BOKFRÖET: Operator name changed to: Okänd huvudman (previously: Dalby Och Södra Sandby Montessoriförening Ek För)
DUVANS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from DUVANS FÖRSKOLA to Förskola 196168
DUVANS FÖRSKOLA: Operating name changed from DUVANS FÖRSKOLA to Förskola 196168
… and 936 older events.
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