Which is the best independent school in Norrköping?

Jönsbergska Idrottsskolan Norrköping ranks highest among independent compulsory schools in Norrköping with a Skolkoll score of 76/100 (2025/26). Runner-up is Kunskapsskolan Norrköping with a Skolkoll score of 70/100.

How many independent schools are there in Norrköping?

Norrköping has 13 independent compulsory schools out of 63 compulsory schools in total (50 municipal-operator schools). 11 of those independent schools have published a final-grade score — their average is 232.9 points, 5.3 points above the national average of 227.6 points.

A 'friskola' is a Swedish compulsory or upper-secondary school with a non-municipal operator — typically a private joint-stock company, foundation, or ideologically-driven association. Independent schools are funded by the pupil voucher (skolpeng) from the pupil's home municipality and may not charge tuition. They follow the same national curriculum and are inspected by the Swedish Schools Inspectorate (Skolinspektionen) on the same terms as municipal schools.

Are independent schools in Norrköping better than municipal ones?

Differences in results between independent and municipal schools are largely explained by pupil composition. The SALSA deviation (Skolverket's model adjusting for socio-economic background) gives a fairer comparison than raw final-grade scores. See /en/municipality/norrkoping/independent-vs-municipal/ for an aggregated comparison.

Best independent schools in Norrköping

Compare the 11 independent compulsory schools in Norrköping ranked by Skolkoll score, with the Year 9 final-grade score as context. Average merit 232.9 points (5.3 points above the national average). SALSA deviation and teacher certification shown as context. Data from Skolverket.

How we ranked

The list contains independent compulsory schools in Norrköping (operator type = "enskild") that have published a Year 9 final-grade score. Schools are sorted on the Skolkoll score, the same 0–100 measure shown on school pages — it combines results, staffing, value-added, safety and resources. Where a dimension lacks school-specific data the neutral value 50 is used. The SALSA deviation is also shown separately as context. For compulsory schools, the SALSA residual is part of the value-added score dimension when available, but it is not a standalone quality grade.The Year 9 score, teacher certification and pupil counts are shown for every school so you can read the ranking in context.

Note: "Best" here is a data-driven comparison based on public statistics — not necessarily the best school for your child. Independent schools may have a different pupil composition than the municipal alternatives; use the SALSA deviation for an adjusted view.Read the full methodology →

Data coverage and sorting

11 schools are included. 11 have a displayed Skolkoll score; 0 have no displayed score because the sample or data coverage is too small.

Filter: Independent compulsory schools in Norrköping with a published Year 9 final-grade score.
Sorting: Descending by Skolkoll score. Displayed ranks use rounded-score competition ranking so sub-point differences are not overstated.
Score weights: Results 30%, staff 25%, value-added/SALSA 20%, safety 15%, resources 10%. Missing school-specific dimensions use the neutral value 50.
Coverage: 6 rows have 4-5 real score dimensions, 5 have 2-3, 0 have 1, 0 have 0 or unknown. Average: 3.8 of 5 dimensions.
Sources: Skolverket, Swedish Schools Inspectorate, Statistics Sweden, Kolada and SALSA where available. SALSA year: 2024/25.
Latest data year: 2025/26

Top 10 independent schools in Norrköping

Top 10 independent compulsory schools in Norrköping ranked by Skolkoll score (0–100, higher = better, descending sort).
#	School	Skolkoll score	Year 9 score	SALSA deviation	Cert. teachers	Pupils	Operator
1	Jönsbergska Idrottsskolan Norrköping	Skolkoll score 76 out of 100. Composite index.	272.0	+41.0	79%	340	Jönsbergska Idrottsskolan Norrköping AB
2	Kunskapsskolan Norrköping	Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Composite index.	271.6	+25.0	80%	490	Kunskapsskolan i Sverige Aktiebolag
3	Prolympia Norrköping	Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index.	247.5	+13.0	75%	500	Prolympia AB
4	Lärande Grundskola Östra	Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index.	258.3	+18.0	62%	470	Lärande förskolor och grundskolor i Sverige AB
4	Nordic International School Norrköping	Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index.	220.9	+25.0	No data	370	Nordic International School AB
6	JENSEN grundskola Norrköping	Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index.	245.1	+27.0	56%	310	JENSEN EDUCATION COLLEGE AB
7	Vittra Röda stan	Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index.	229.4	-23.0	63%	450	Vittraskolorna AB
7	Stiftelsen Rudolf Steinerskolan	Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index.	205.4	-22.0	No data	200	STIFTELSEN RUDOLF STEINERSKOLAN I NORRKÖPING
9	Johannesskolan Norrkpg Kr Sk	Skolkoll score 34 out of 100. Composite index.	202.3	+30.0	54%	150	STIFTELSEN AGAPE NORRKÖPING
10	Lärande Grundskola Södra	Skolkoll score 32 out of 100. Composite index.	223.2	+4.0	41%	350	Lärande förskolor och grundskolor i Sverige AB

Showing top 10 of 11 independent schools with a final-grade score in Norrköping.See all schools →

Independent schools in Norrköping vs national average

Independent schools in Norrköping have an average final-grade score of 232.9 points, which is 5.3 points above the national average (227.6 points). For a comparison with municipal schools in the same municipality, see the link below.

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Source: Skolverket. The final-grade score is the average Year 9 grade points, 2025/26. The SALSA deviation refers to 2024/25.