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 Örebro municipality
270 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 Örebro, Örebro County. The three most common school forms: 138 preschool, 68 compulsory school, 54 preschool class (+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 Örebro
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
- 68
- Upper secondary
- 36
- Preschools
- 138
- Municipal
- 214
- Independent
- 53
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.
Örebro has 270 schools with a merit value of 222.5 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 71.4% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
270 schools32,234 pupils71.4% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Örebro
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Örebro.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Örebro 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 Örebro e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Örebro
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 222.5) is 6 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average 3.3 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 71.4%) is 1.9 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 16% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +2.6 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Örebro municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 270
- 214 municipal, 53 independent
- Total pupils
- 32,234
- 68 compulsory, 36 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 222.5
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 71.4%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.6
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Örebro municipality has 270 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 222.5 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (71.4%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is below 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↓ -1.2 %
Trend: 225.3 to 222.5, down2020: 225.3 p2025: 222.5 p
Merit values have decreased by 2.8 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +3.8 %
Trend: 68.8 to 71.4, up2020: 68.8 %2025: 71.4 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 2.6 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +18.7 %
Trend: 114,519 to 135,959, up2020: 114,519 SEK2025: 135,959 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 21,439 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Örebro
- How many schools are there in Örebro?
- Örebro municipality has 270 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 68 of the units offer compulsory education, 36 offer upper-secondary education and 138 offer preschool. 214 of the units are municipal and 53 are independent. A total of 32,234 pupils attend schools in Örebro.
- What are the merit values in Örebro?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Örebro is 222.5 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Internationella Engelska Skolan Örebro with 281.9 points.
- Which school in Örebro has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Karolinska gymnasiet ES has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Örebro at 98.8%. The municipality value is 71.4% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Örebro?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Örebro is 135,959 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 132,181 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Örebro 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 ÖrebroThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in ÖrebroThe 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 transport32.5% 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: 4,986 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 Örebro compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 2/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 5/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 1/7
Skolkoll score in Örebro
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 Örebro
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Örebro: 63 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Pops Academy Karl Johan with Skolkoll score 72 out of 100. Municipal average 51, neutral midpoint 50.
63 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Örebro
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Örebro: 29 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Karolinska gymnasiet ES with Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Municipal average 51, neutral midpoint 50.
29 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Örebro
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolfsbergsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 520 | 73.7% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Adolfsbergsskolan 7-9 resursskola | Compulsory school | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 10 | — | No score |
| Adolfsbergsskolan anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 10 | 80.2% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Adolfsbergsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 340 | 73% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Adolfsbergsskolan F-6 resursskola | Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 10 | 34.1% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Adolfsbergsskolan F-9 resursskola | Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 10 | — | No score |
| Affärsgymnasiet Örebro | Upper secondary school | Edukatus Alliance Holding AB | 700 | 83.4% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Almbro skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 100 | 60.8% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Almby skola F-9 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 890 | 74.9% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Änglandaskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 150 | 65.4% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Änglandaskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 200 | 77% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Anpassad gymnasieskola DH | Adapted upper secondary school | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Åsbackaskolan | After-school care, Preschool class, Special needs school | SPECIALPEDAGOGISKA SKOLMYNDIGHETEN | — | — | No score |
| Askers skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 30 | 61.2% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Birgittaskolan | After-school care, Preschool class, Special needs school | SPECIALPEDAGOGISKA SKOLMYNDIGHETEN | — | — | No score |
| Björkhagaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 90 | 92.8% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Brickebackens anpassade grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Brickebackens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 210 | 62.4% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Brickebackens skola resursskola | Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 10 | 25.7% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Brukets skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 90 | 84.5% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Brunnsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 410 | 71.9% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Drakenbergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 230 | 70.6% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Örebro | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 320 | 84.5% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| EFF | Compulsory school | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Ekeskolan | After-school care, Special needs school | SPECIALPEDAGOGISKA SKOLMYNDIGHETEN | — | — | No score |
| Engelbrektsskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 550 | 66.7% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Entréskolan Örebro | Compulsory school | A.S. Febo AB | 240 | 62.8% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ervalla skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 80 | 38.4% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Föräldrakoop. Tysslinge skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Föräldrakooperativet TYSSLINGE SKOLA, Ekonomisk förening | 90 | 65% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fridhems friskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FRIDHEMS FRISKOLAS EKONOMISKA FÖRENING | 30 | 62.3% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fyren Ekalmens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | 5568568629 | 260 | 75.6% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Garphyttans skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 130 | 79.1% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Glanshammars skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 290 | 79.3% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Grenadjärskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN GRENADJÄRSKOLAN | 210 | 44% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Grillska Gymnasiet Örebro | Upper secondary school | STADSMISSIONENS SKOLSTIFTELSE | 420 | 67.2% | Skolkoll score 26 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gumaeliusskolan | Compulsory school | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 680 | 67.3% | Skolkoll score 33 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gumaeliusskolan resursskola | Compulsory school | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 10 | — | No score |
| Hagaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 290 | 94.2% | Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hampetorps skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 30 | 17.3% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hannaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN HANNASKOLAN | 290 | 76% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hovstaskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 350 | 70.4% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Örebro | Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 620 | — | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Introduktionsprogrammen | Upper secondary school | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 360 | 48.8% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| JENSEN grundskola Örebro | Compulsory school | JENSEN group AB | 350 | 78.6% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Composite index. |
| JENSEN Gymnasium Örebro | Upper secondary school | JENSEN group AB | 240 | 79.7% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Johannaskolan Örebro Waldorfskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN JOHANNASKOLAN; ÖREBRO WALDORFSKOLA | — | — | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Karlslundsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSLUNDS IF FK | 170 | 55.7% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Karolinska gymnasiet ES | Upper secondary school | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 290 | 98.8% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Karolinska gymnasiet NA | Upper secondary school | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 290 | 92.9% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in ÖrebroÖrebro has 138 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Örebro you | — | 222.5Better than neighbour average | 71.4%In line with neighbour average | 135,959 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Kumla | 15.2 km | 211.6In line with neighbour average | 76.1%Better than neighbour average | 136,301 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Lekeberg | 21.8 km | 206.7In line with neighbour average | 65.6%Worse than neighbour average | 151,708 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Hallsberg | 22.9 km | 193.8Worse than neighbour average | 71.7%In line with neighbour average | 137,824 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Nora | 31.9 km | 211.5In line with neighbour average | 75.3%Better than neighbour average | 149,935 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Lindesberg | 36.7 km | 188Worse than neighbour average | 62.2%Worse than neighbour average | 153,131 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Arboga | 37.8 km | 226.7Better than neighbour average | 72.1%In line with neighbour average | 142,088 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 206.4 | 70.5% | 145,164 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 Örebro 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 Örebro municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Örebro
Riksgymnasiet DH: Address changed from Kungsgatan 31-33, 70224 Örebro to Kungsgatan 31, 70224 Örebro
Rudbecksgymnasiet EK: Address changed from Kungsgatan 31-33, 70224 Örebro to Kungsgatan 31, 70224 Örebro
Rudbecksgymnasiet FS: Address changed from Kungsgatan 31-33, 70224 Örebro to Kungsgatan 31, 70224 Örebro
Rudbecksgymnasiet IB: Address changed from Kungsgatan 31-33, 70224 Örebro to Kungsgatan 31, 70224 Örebro
Rudbecksgymnasiet NA: Address changed from Kungsgatan 31-33, 70224 Örebro to Kungsgatan 31, 70224 Örebro
Rudbecksgymnasiet SA: Address changed from Kungsgatan 31-33, 70224 Örebro to Kungsgatan 31, 70224 Örebro
Rudbecksgymnasiet VO: Address changed from Kungsgatan 31-33, 70224 Örebro to Kungsgatan 31, 70224 Örebro
Kunskapsskolan Örebro: Grades changed from 6, 7, 8, 9 to 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
WALDORFFÖRSKOLAN VILJAN: Operator name changed to: Stiftelsen Johannaskolan; Örebro Waldorfskola (previously: Stiftelsen Johannaskolan Örebro Waldorfskola)
SÖRGÅRDEN: Address changed from Barkgårdsvägen 8, 77793 SÖDERBÄRKE to BOX 30000, 70135 ÖREBRO
TERRA NOVA: Address changed from Nicandersgatan 10, 25430 HELSINGBORG to Hagvägen 11, 70285 ÖREBRO
VINTERGATAN: Address changed from Nordgårdsvägen 5, 42934 KULLAVIK to BOX 30000, 70135 ÖREBRO
ÄNGLAGÅRD: Address changed from Furugränd 11, 90433 UMEÅ to BOX 30000, 70135 ÖREBRO
Almbro skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Yrkesgymnasiet Örebro: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Mellringeskolan F-9 resursskola: Renamed from Mellringeskolan 7-9 resursskola to Mellringeskolan F-9 resursskola
Mellringeskolan F-9 resursskola: School types changed from GR to FKLASS, GR
Mellringeskolan F-9 resursskola: Grades changed from 7, 8, 9 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Åsbackaskolan: Grades changed from 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10 to 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10
FÖRSKOLAN FISKGJUSEN: Address changed from Vinggatan 4, 70243 ÖREBRO to BOX 30000, 70135 ÖREBRO
KLOCKARÄNGENS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from Vinggatan 4, 70243 ÖREBRO to BOX 30000, 70135 ÖREBRO
MUSIKANTEN: Address changed from Vinggatan 4, 70243 ÖREBRO to BOX 30000, 70135 ÖREBRO
SÖRGÅRDEN: Address changed from Vinggatan 4, 70243 ÖREBRO to Barkgårdsvägen 8, 77793 SÖDERBÄRKE
VINTERGATAN: Address changed from Vinggatan 4, 70243 ÖREBRO to Nordgårdsvägen 5, 42934 KULLAVIK
ÄNGLAGÅRD: Address changed from Vinggatan 4, 70243 ÖREBRO to Furugränd 11, 90433 UMEÅ
TERRA NOVA: Address changed from Hagvägen 11, 70285 ÖREBRO to Nicandersgatan 10, 25430 HELSINGBORG
I UR OCH SKUR HEDENHÖS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KLOCKARÄNGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
MUSIKANTEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SKOGSGLÄNTAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
… and 571 older events.
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