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 Nacka municipality
155 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 Nacka, Stockholm County. The three most common school forms: 95 preschool, 39 after-school care, 39 compulsory school (+6 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 Nacka
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
- 39
- Upper secondary
- 14
- Preschools
- 95
- Municipal
- 69
- Independent
- 86
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.
Nacka has 155 schools with a merit value of 264.1 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is above the national average. Teacher qualification: 80.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
155 schools27,149 pupils80.9% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Growing municipality (+1.4%)
Apply for a place in Nacka
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Nacka.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Nacka 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 Nacka e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Nacka
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 264.1) is 35.6 points above the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has declined by 8.6 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average +14.9 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 80.9%) is 7.6 percentage points above the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +5 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Nacka municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 155
- 69 municipal, 86 independent
- Total pupils
- 27,149
- 39 compulsory, 14 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 264.1
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 80.9%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.1
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Nacka municipality has 155 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 264.1 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (80.9%, 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↓ -3.2 %
Trend: 272.7 to 264.1, down2020: 272.7 p2025: 264.1 p
Merit values have decreased by 8.6 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +6.6 %
Trend: 75.9 to 80.9, up2020: 75.9 %2025: 80.9 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 5 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +16.8 %
Trend: 102,352 to 119,529, up2020: 102,352 SEK2025: 119,529 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 17,176 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Nacka
- How many schools are there in Nacka?
- Nacka municipality has 155 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 39 of the units offer compulsory education, 14 offer upper-secondary education and 95 offer preschool. 69 of the units are municipal and 86 are independent. A total of 27,149 pupils attend schools in Nacka.
- What are the merit values in Nacka?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Nacka is 264.1 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Ebba Braheskolan with 292.9 points.
- Which school in Nacka has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Rytmus Stockholm has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Nacka at 99.6%. The municipality value is 80.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Nacka?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Nacka is 119,529 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 121,601 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Nacka 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 NackaThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in NackaThe 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 transport13.2% 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: 3,317 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 Nacka compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 3/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 2/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 1/7
Skolkoll score in Nacka
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 Nacka
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Nacka: 38 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Eklidens skola with Skolkoll score 75 out of 100. Municipal average 56, neutral midpoint 50.
38 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Nacka
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Nacka: 14 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Rytmus Stockholm with Skolkoll score 78 out of 100. Municipal average 51, neutral midpoint 50.
14 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Nacka
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Älta resursskola | After-school care, Compulsory school | NACKA KOMMUN | 30 | 61% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Älta skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | NACKA KOMMUN | 460 | 84.2% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Backeboskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Backeboskolan ekonomisk förening | 150 | 77.6% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Björknäs anpassade grund- och gymnasieskola | Adapted compulsory school, Adapted upper secondary school, After-school care | NACKA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Björknässkolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | NACKA KOMMUN | 720 | 74% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Boo Gårds skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | NACKA KOMMUN | 740 | 83.8% | Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Borgvallaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NACKA KOMMUN | 140 | 87.2% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Da Vinciskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | DAVI SKOLAN AKTIEBOLAG | 100 | 76% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Designgymnasiet Sickla | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 310 | 98.5% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Dibber Nacka anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | Dibber AS | — | — | No score |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Nacka 1 | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 700 | 70.4% | Skolkoll score 35 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Nacka 2 | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 110 | 98.5% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Duvnäs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | NACKA KOMMUN | 180 | 70.4% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ebba Brahe Gymnasium | Upper secondary school | Ebba Braheskolan AB | 350 | 89.2% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ebba Braheskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Ebba Braheskolan AB | 520 | 74.2% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Eklidens skola | Compulsory school | NACKA KOMMUN | 840 | 89.4% | Skolkoll score 75 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ektorps anpassade grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Open leisure-time activities | NACKA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Ektorps skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | NACKA KOMMUN | 400 | 83.1% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Idunskolan Östra Stockholms Waldorfskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | IDUNSTIFTELSEN FÖR WALDORFPEDAGOGIK | 200 | — | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Nacka | Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 930 | — | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Järla skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | NACKA KOMMUN | 630 | 88.3% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Jarlabergs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | NACKA KOMMUN | 100 | 61.5% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| JENSEN grundskola Sickla | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | JENSEN group AB | 540 | 76.3% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Composite index. |
| JENSEN gymnasium Nacka strand | Upper secondary school | JENSEN group AB | 370 | 90.3% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kunskapsskolan Nacka | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Magnora Aktiebolag | 340 | 93.1% | Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kunskapsskolan Saltsjöbaden | Compulsory school | Magnora Aktiebolag | 270 | 77.8% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lilla Nacka Skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | 5568963564 | 120 | 64.4% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Magelungens Gymnasium Danvikstull | Upper secondary school | Magelhusen AB | 120 | 64.9% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Montessori Mondial Nacka | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | AcadeMedia AB | 80 | 63.2% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Myrsjö anpassade grund- och gymnasieskola | Adapted compulsory school, Adapted upper secondary school, After-school care | NACKA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Myrsjö resursskola | After-school care, Compulsory school | NACKA KOMMUN | 30 | 34.1% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Myrsjöskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | NACKA KOMMUN | 1,020 | 91.8% | Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nacka Enskilda Gymnasium | Upper secondary school | JWA Management AB | 150 | 63.9% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nacka Gymnasium | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | NACKA KOMMUN | 2,190 | 93.3% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nacka Idrottsgrundskola | Compulsory school | Nacka Idrottsgrundskola AB | 310 | 47.3% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nacka Idrottsgymnasium | Upper secondary school | Idrottsgymnasiet i Nacka AB | 360 | 77.9% | Skolkoll score 31 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nacka Musikklasser | Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | NACKA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Nacka Strands Gymnasium | Upper secondary school | Nacka Strands Gymnasium AB | 500 | 79.5% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Neglinge skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | NACKA KOMMUN | 270 | 78.8% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Noblaskolan Lännersta | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | AcadeMedia AB | 280 | 90.4% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Noblaskolan Nacka Strand | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | AcadeMedia AB | 70 | 82.6% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Noblaskolan Saltsjö-Boo | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | AcadeMedia AB | 760 | 77.3% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nordic International School Nacka | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Watma Group AB | 130 | — | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Orminge skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | NACKA KOMMUN | 220 | 77.8% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Praktiska Gymnasiet Nacka | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 490 | 73.7% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rytmus Stockholm | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 630 | 99.6% | Skolkoll score 78 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sågtorpsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | NACKA KOMMUN | 400 | 85.7% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Saltängens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NACKA KOMMUN | 80 | 61.8% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Saltsjöbadens samskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | NACKA KOMMUN | 840 | — | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sickla anpassade grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Preschool class | NACKA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
Preschools in NackaNacka has 95 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacka you | — | 264.1Better than neighbour average | 80.9%Better than neighbour average | 119,529 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Lidingö | 6.7 km | 269.8Better than neighbour average | 75.6%In line with neighbour average | 130,348 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Tyresö | 9.5 km | 241.3Worse than neighbour average | 73.6%Worse than neighbour average | 129,171 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Värmdö | 11.4 km | 245.4Worse than neighbour average | 80.2%Better than neighbour average | 140,313 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Stockholm | 11.6 km | 251.9In line with neighbour average | 78.1%In line with neighbour average | 160,660 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Solna | 13.2 km | 245.6Worse than neighbour average | 73.8%Worse than neighbour average | 131,887 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Danderyd | 13.9 km | 278.9Better than neighbour average | 81.5%Better than neighbour average | 135,411 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 255.5 | 77.1% | 137,965 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 Nacka 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
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Timeline — school events in Nacka
Dibber Nacka anpassad grundskola: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GRAN to FTH, GRAN
Nacka Idrottsgrundskola: Address changed from Cylindervägen 2, 13152 Nacka Strand to Cylindervägen 4, 13152 Nacka Strand
Nacka Idrottsgrundskola: School types changed from GR, OPPFTH to GR
Nacka Idrottsgrundskola: Grades changed from 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
YBC, Young Business Creatives: Address changed from Marcusplatsen 7, 13134 Nacka to Experimentgatan 7, plan 4, 13154 Nacka
Skuru-Duvnäs resursskola: Address changed from Skuru skolväg 4, 13147 Nacka to Skogsstigen 40, 13142 Nacka
Lilla Nacka Skola: Address changed from Ektorpsvägen 6, 2 tr, 13147 Nacka to Skuru skolväg 2, Röda huset, 13147 Nacka
Lilla Nacka Skola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Nacka Musikklasser: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Nacka Musikklasser: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Dibber Nacka anpassad grundskola: Grades changed from 1 to 1, 2
HUMLANS FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KRISTALLENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KULINGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
VÅRGÄRDETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Kunskapsskolan Nacka: School types changed from FKLASS, GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Montessori Mondial Nacka: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
Noblaskolan Lännersta: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
Noblaskolan Saltsjö-Boo: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
Kunskapsskolan Nacka: School types changed from FKLASS, GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR
HUMLANS FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KRISTALLENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KULINGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
VÅRGÄRDETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HUMLANS FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
KRISTALLENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
KULINGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Magelungens Gymnasium Danvikstull: Register field changed from false to true
STORÄNGENS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA: Renamed from STORÄNGENS MONTESSORI FÖRSKOLA to STORÄNGENS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA
VÅRGÄRDETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
… and 308 older events.
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