Preschool
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Schools in Mjölby municipality
48 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 Mjölby, Östergötland County. The three most common school forms: 24 preschool, 16 compulsory school, 12 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 Mjölby
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
- 16
- Upper secondary
- 4
- Preschools
- 24
- Municipal
- 47
- Independent
- 1
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.
Mjölby has 48 schools with a merit value of 207.2 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 79.5% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
48 schools5,202 pupils79.5% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
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Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
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Apply through the regional upper-secondary admissions system. Admission results are normally published in July.
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Summary — Mjölby
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 207.2) is 21.3 points below the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has declined by 7.8 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average 15.5 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 79.5%) is 6.2 percentage points above the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +3.8 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Mjölby municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 48
- 47 municipal, 1 independent
- Total pupils
- 5,202
- 16 compulsory, 4 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 207.2
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 79.5%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.3
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Mjölby municipality has 48 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 207.2 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (79.5%, 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↓ -3.6 %
Trend: 215 to 207.2, down2020: 215 p2025: 207.2 p
Merit values have decreased by 7.8 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +5.0 %
Trend: 75.7 to 79.5, up2020: 75.7 %2025: 79.5 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 3.8 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +16.0 %
Trend: 117,187 to 135,897, up2020: 117,187 SEK2025: 135,897 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 18,710 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Mjölby
- How many schools are there in Mjölby?
- Mjölby municipality has 48 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 16 of the units offer compulsory education, 4 offer upper-secondary education and 24 offer preschool. 47 of the units are municipal and 1 are independent. A total of 5,202 pupils attend schools in Mjölby.
- What are the merit values in Mjölby?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Mjölby is 207.2 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Vifolkaskolan 7-9 with 231.6 points.
- Which school in Mjölby has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Veta skola LM has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Mjölby at 95%. The municipality value is 79.5% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Mjölby?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Mjölby is 135,897 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 131,193 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Mjölby 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 MjölbyThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in MjölbyThe 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 transport22.1% 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: 5,768 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 Mjölby compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 5/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 4/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 1/7
Skolkoll score in Mjölby
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 Mjölby
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Mjölby: 16 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Normlösa skola with Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Municipal average 56, neutral midpoint 50.
16 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Mjölby
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Mjölby: 4 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Dackeskolan MG3 with Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Lowest: Kungshögaskolan MG2 with Skolkoll score 52 out of 100.
4 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Mjölby
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anpassad grundskola Egebyskolan | Adapted compulsory school, Preschool class | MJÖLBY KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Anpassad grundskola Lagmansskolan | Adapted compulsory school | MJÖLBY KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Bjälbotullskolan LM | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MJÖLBY KOMMUN | 180 | 82.3% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Blåklintskolan 4-6 | Compulsory school | MJÖLBY KOMMUN | 280 | 76% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Blåklintskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MJÖLBY KOMMUN | 160 | 76.5% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Dackeskolan MG3 | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | MJÖLBY KOMMUN | 120 | 81.3% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Dackeskolan MG4 | Upper secondary school | MJÖLBY KOMMUN | 140 | 85.7% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Egebyskolan L | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MJÖLBY KOMMUN | 110 | 68.9% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Klämmestorpsskolan LM | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MJÖLBY KOMMUN | 180 | 88.4% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kungshögaskolan MG1 | Upper secondary school | MJÖLBY KOMMUN | 160 | 74.6% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kungshögaskolan MG2 | Upper secondary school | MJÖLBY KOMMUN | 260 | 77.6% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lagmansskolan Alfa MH | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school | MJÖLBY KOMMUN | 240 | 88.4% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lagmansskolan Beta MH | Compulsory school | MJÖLBY KOMMUN | 460 | 75.9% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lindbladsskolan LM | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MJÖLBY KOMMUN | 160 | 70.8% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Normlösa skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MJÖLBY KOMMUN | 40 | 91.8% | Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Trojenborgsskolan MH | Compulsory school | MJÖLBY KOMMUN | 200 | 80.5% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Väderstad skola LM | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MJÖLBY KOMMUN | 100 | 74.3% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vasaskolan L | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MJÖLBY KOMMUN | 250 | 76.1% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Västra Hargs skola LM | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MJÖLBY KOMMUN | 30 | 81.2% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Veta skola LM | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MJÖLBY KOMMUN | 150 | 95% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vifolkaskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | MJÖLBY KOMMUN | 330 | 81.2% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vifolkaskolan F-6 LM | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MJÖLBY KOMMUN | 240 | 82% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in MjölbyMjölby has 24 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mjölby you | — | 207.2Worse than neighbour average | 79.5%In line with neighbour average | 135,897 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Boxholm | 14.6 km | 224.5Better than neighbour average | 79.6%In line with neighbour average | 157,520 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Vadstena | 19.3 km | 206.8Worse than neighbour average | 93.9%Better than neighbour average | 156,627 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Motala | 23.8 km | 205.2Worse than neighbour average | 75.9%In line with neighbour average | 138,762 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Tranås | 27.9 km | 215.3In line with neighbour average | 73.4%Worse than neighbour average | 159,647 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Linköping | 27.9 km | 228.3Better than neighbour average | 82.4%Better than neighbour average | 146,110 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Ödeshög | 30 km | 222.3In line with neighbour average | 60.7%Worse than neighbour average | 156,010 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 217.1 | 77.7% | 152,446 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 Mjölby 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 Mjölby municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Mjölby
HÄRADSVALLENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
OLJEKRUKANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HÄRADSVALLENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
OLJEKRUKANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HÄRADSVALLENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
OLJEKRUKANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
HÄRADSVALLENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
OLJEKRUKANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Lindbladsskolan LM: Address changed from Mjölbygatan 9-11, 59634 Skänninge to Mjölbygatan 9, 59634 Skänninge
Trojenborgsskolan MH: Grades changed from 6, 7, 8, 9 to 7, 8, 9
Bjälbotullskolan LM: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Lindbladsskolan LM: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Väderstad skola LM: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Anpassad grundskola Egebyskolan: School types changed from GRAN to FKLASS, GRAN
Dackeskolan MG3: Address changed from Dackeskolan, Burensköldsvägen 33, 59532 Mjölby to Burensköldsvägen 33, 59532 Mjölby
Dackeskolan MG4: Address changed from Dackeskolan, Burensköldsvägen 33, 59532 Mjölby to Burensköldsvägen 33, 59532 Mjölby
Egebyskolan L: Address changed from Egebygatan 1, 59017 Mjölby to Egebygatan 1, 59543 Mjölby
Kungshögaskolan MG1: Address changed from Kungshögaskolan, Gymnasievägen 1, 59534 Mjölby to Gymnasievägen 1, 59534 Mjölby
Kungshögaskolan MG2: Address changed from Kungshögaskolan, Gymnasievägen 1, 59534 Mjölby to Gymnasievägen 1, 59534 Mjölby
Lagmansskolan Beta MH: Address changed from Lagmansgatan 34, 59634 Mjölby to Lagmansgatan 34, 59552 Mjölby
Lindbladsskolan LM: Address changed from Mjölbygatan 9-11, 59534 Skänninge to Mjölbygatan 9-11, 59634 Skänninge
Mjölby vuxenutbildningen: Address changed from Industrigatan 7, 59693 Mjölby to Industrigatan 7, 59541 Mjölby
Normlösa skola: Address changed from Normlösa, 59632 Skänninge to Skeppsåsvägen 4, 59693 Skänninge
Trojenborgsskolan MH: Address changed from Ringgatan 15, 59551 Skänninge to Ringgatan 15, 59632 Skänninge
Vasaskolan L: Address changed from Lagmansgatan 12, 59017 Mjölby to Lagmansgatan 12, 59551 Mjölby
Väderstad skola LM: Address changed from Vallsbergsvägen 21, 59020 Väderstad to Vallsbergsvägen 21, 59636 Väderstad
Klämmestorpsskolan LM: Address changed from Västerlösavägen 1, 59552 Mantorp to Västerlösavägen 1, 59558 Mantorp
Veta skola LM: Address changed from Veta, 59018 Mantorp to Veta, 59504 Mantorp
Vifolkaskolan 7-9: Address changed from Skolvägen 3, 59018 Mantorp to Skolvägen 3, 59558 Mantorp
Vifolkaskolan F-6 LM: Address changed from Skolvägen 5, 59591 Mantorp to Skolvägen 5, 59558 Mantorp
… and 88 older events.
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Östergötland CountyOpen the county page for a broader regional view around Mjölby.Merit value year 9Compare Mjölby 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.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.LinköpingCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.
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