Preschool
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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 July 2026. School data covers 2024/25; 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
- 217
- Independent
- 53
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.
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%).
270 schools31,584 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 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.
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 135,959 SEK) is 6% lower than the national average (144,179 SEK).
Key metrics — Örebro municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
270Active schools217 municipal, 53 independent
31,584Total pupils68 compulsory, 36 upper secondary
13Pupils per teacherCompulsory/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 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↓ -1.2 %
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. 217 of the units are municipal and 53 are independent. A total of 31,584 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 JENSEN grundskola Örebro with 272.2 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 queue 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 ↓
2/7Merit value 2025
5/7Qualified teachers 2025
1/7Cost/pupil 2025
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: 56 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Kunskapsskolan Örebro with Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Municipal average 51, neutral midpoint 50.
56 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 52, 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 55 out of 100. Near average. |
| Adolfsbergsskolan 7-9 resursskola | Compulsory school | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Adolfsbergsskolan anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 10 | — | — |
| Adolfsbergsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 340 | 73% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Below average. |
| Adolfsbergsskolan F-6 resursskola | Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Adolfsbergsskolan F-9 resursskola | Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Affärsgymnasiet Örebro | Upper secondary school | Edukatus Alliance Holding AB | 700 | 83.4% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Almbro skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 100 | 60.8% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Below average. |
| 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. Near average. |
| Änglandaskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Änglandaskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 200 | 77% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Near average. |
| Anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Anpassad gymnasieskola DH | Adapted upper secondary school | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Åsbackaskolan | After-school care, Preschool class, Special needs school | SPECIALPEDAGOGISKA SKOLMYNDIGHETEN | — | — | — |
| Askers skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 30 | — | — |
| Birgittaskolan | After-school care, Preschool class, Special needs school | SPECIALPEDAGOGISKA SKOLMYNDIGHETEN | — | — | — |
| Björkhagaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 90 | 92.8% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Near average. |
| Brickebackens anpassade grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Brickebackens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 210 | 62.4% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Below average. |
| Brickebackens skola resursskola | Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Brukets skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 90 | 84.5% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Near average. |
| Brunnsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 410 | 71.9% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Drakenbergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 230 | 70.6% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Örebro | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 300 | 84.5% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Below average. |
| EFF | Compulsory school | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Ekeskolan | After-school care, Special needs school | SPECIALPEDAGOGISKA SKOLMYNDIGHETEN | — | — | — |
| Engelbrektsskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 550 | 66.7% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Below average. |
| Entréskolan Örebro | Compulsory school | A.S. Febo AB | 240 | 62.8% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Below average. |
| Ervalla skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 80 | 38.4% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Below average. |
| Föräldrakoop. Tysslinge skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Föräldrakooperativet TYSSLINGE SKOLA, Ekonomisk förening | 90 | 65% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Below average. |
| Fridhems friskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FRIDHEMS FRISKOLAS EKONOMISKA FÖRENING | 30 | 62.3% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Near average. |
| Fyren Ekalmens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Fyren EkAlmen AB | 260 | 75.6% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Garphyttans skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 130 | 79.1% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Near average. |
| Glanshammars skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 290 | 79.3% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Near average. |
| Grenadjärskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN GRENADJÄRSKOLAN | 210 | 44% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Grillska Gymnasiet Örebro | Upper secondary school | STADSMISSIONENS SKOLSTIFTELSE | 420 | 67.2% | Skolkoll score 27 out of 100. Below average. |
| Gumaeliusskolan | Compulsory school | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 680 | 67.3% | Skolkoll score 33 out of 100. Below average. |
| Gumaeliusskolan resursskola | Compulsory school | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Hagaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 290 | 94.2% | Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hampetorps skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 30 | 17.3% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Below average. |
| Hannaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN HANNASKOLAN | 290 | 76% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hovstaskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 350 | 70.4% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Below average. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Örebro | Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 620 | — | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Near average. |
| Introduktionsprogrammen | Upper secondary school | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 360 | 48.8% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Below average. |
| JENSEN grundskola Örebro | Compulsory school | JENSEN group AB | 350 | 78.6% | Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Near average. |
| JENSEN Gymnasium Örebro | Upper secondary school | JENSEN group AB | 240 | 79.7% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Near average. |
| Johannaskolan Örebro Waldorfskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN JOHANNASKOLAN; ÖREBRO WALDORFSKOLA | — | — | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Below average. |
| Karlslundsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSLUNDS IF FK | 170 | 55.7% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Below average. |
| Karolinska gymnasiet ES | Upper secondary school | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 290 | 98.8% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Near average. |
| Karolinska gymnasiet NA | Upper secondary school | ÖREBRO KOMMUN | 290 | 92.9% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
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. Colour coding: better / average / worse than neighbour average (±3 %).
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value (2025) | Qual. teachers (2025) | Cost/pupil (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Örebro you | — | 222.5 | 71.4% | 135,959 SEK |
| Kumla | 15.2 km | 211.6 | 76.1% | 136,301 SEK |
| Lekeberg | 21.6 km | 206.7 | 65.6% | 151,708 SEK |
| Hallsberg | 23.3 km | 193.8 | 71.7% | 137,824 SEK |
| Nora | 31.8 km | 211.5 | 75.3% | 163,584 SEK |
| Lindesberg | 36.5 km | 188 | 62.2% | 153,131 SEK |
| Arboga | 37.8 km | 226.7 | 72.1% | 142,088 SEK |
| Neighbour avg | 206.4 | 70.5% | 147,439 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 2024/25. 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
PÄRLAN: Renamed from Förskola 385143 to PÄRLAN
PÄRLAN: Operating name changed from Förskola 385143 to PÄRLAN
PÄRLAN: Operator name changed to: Brickebergskyrkans Skolstiftelse (previously: Okänd huvudman)
LBS Kreativa Gymnasiet Örebro: Head changed
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
PÄRLAN: Renamed from PÄRLAN to Förskola 385143
PÄRLAN: Operating name changed from PÄRLAN to Förskola 385143
PÄRLAN: Operator name changed to: Okänd huvudman (previously: Brickebergskyrkans Skolstiftelse)
Entréskolan Örebro: Head changed
Almbro skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Olaus Petriskolan 7-9: Head changed
Yrkesgymnasiet Örebro: Contact details changed from url: http://www.yrkesgymnasiet.se, email: myndigheter@edukatus.se, phone: 090-124600 to url: http://www.yrkesgymnasiet.se/orebro/, email: myndigheter@edukatus.se, phone: 090-124600
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
Kunskapsskolan Örebro: Contact details changed from url: https://www.kunskapsskolan.se/skolor/orebro, email: info.orebro@kunskapsskolan.se, phone: 08-51008321 to url: https://www.kunskapsskolan.se/skolor/orebro, email: info.orebro@kunskapsskolan.se, phone: 019-6090530
Komvux Örebro 3: Head changed
Komvux Örebro 3: Head changed
I UR OCH SKUR HEDENHÖS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
… and 892 older events.
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