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 Österåker municipality
54 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 Österåker, Stockholm County. The three most common school forms: 32 preschool, 19 compulsory school, 18 after-school care (+3 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 Österåker
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
- 19
- Upper secondary
- 2
- Preschools
- 32
- Municipal
- 33
- Independent
- 21
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.
Österåker has 54 schools with a merit value of 224.2 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 73.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (near the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
54 schools8,506 pupils73.2% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Österåker
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Österåker.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Österåker 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 Österåker e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Österåker
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 21.2 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average 10.4 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +8.7 percentage points over the measurement period.
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 127,624 SEK) is 12% lower than the national average (144,800 SEK).
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 5% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Österåker municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 54
- 33 municipal, 21 independent
- Total pupils
- 8,506
- 19 compulsory, 2 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 224.2
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 73.2%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.9
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Österåker municipality has 54 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 224.2 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (73.2%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is near 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↓ -8.6 %
Trend: 245.4 to 224.2, down2020: 245.4 p2025: 224.2 p
Merit values have decreased by 21.2 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +13.5 %
Trend: 64.5 to 73.2, up2020: 64.5 %2025: 73.2 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 8.7 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +16.2 %
Trend: 109,816 to 127,624, up2020: 109,816 SEK2025: 127,624 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 17,808 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Österåker
- How many schools are there in Österåker?
- Österåker municipality has 54 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 19 of the units offer compulsory education, 2 offer upper-secondary education and 32 offer preschool. 33 of the units are municipal and 21 are independent. A total of 8,506 pupils attend schools in Österåker.
- What are the merit values in Österåker?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Österåker is 224.2 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Akers Friskola with 261.7 points.
- Which school in Österåker has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Sjökarbyskolan has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Österåker at 92.2%. The municipality value is 73.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Österåker?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Österåker is 127,624 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 136,835 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Österåker 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 ÖsteråkerThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in ÖsteråkerThe 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 transport17% 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: 6,040 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 Österåker compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 7/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 6/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 3/7
Skolkoll score in Österåker
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 Österåker
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Österåker: 17 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Skärgårdsstadsskolan with Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Municipal average 51, neutral midpoint 50.
17 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Österåker
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Österåker: 2 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Österåkers gymnasium with Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Lowest: Skärgårdsgymnasiet Åkersberga with Skolkoll score 35 out of 100.
2 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Österåker ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Österåker
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akers Friskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | DeMina Holding AB | 240 | 50% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Åkerstorpsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERÅKERS KOMMUN | 140 | 75.5% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fredsborgskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Cedergrenska AB | 840 | 70.3% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Helleborusskolan Österåker | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Cedergrenska AB | 160 | 53.4% | Skolkoll score 19 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Österåker | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 430 | — | No score |
| Ljusterö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERÅKERS KOMMUN | 110 | 44.7% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Margretelundsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERÅKERS KOMMUN | 620 | 70.4% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Österåkers gymnasium | Upper secondary school | ÖSTERÅKERS KOMMUN | 610 | 87.3% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Österskärsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERÅKERS KOMMUN | 350 | 88.5% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Resursskolan Ängsrosen | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERÅKERS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Robinson Valsjön | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Bina Holding AB | 60 | 88.2% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Röllingbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERÅKERS KOMMUN | 150 | 70.4% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Roslags Kulla skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERÅKERS KOMMUN | 40 | 55.1% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rydbo friskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | 5565934055 | 40 | 56.4% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rydbo skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERÅKERS KOMMUN | 100 | 50.3% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sjökarbyskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERÅKERS KOMMUN | 310 | 92.2% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skärgårdsgymnasiet Åkersberga | Upper secondary school | Au Claves AB | 500 | 74.4% | Skolkoll score 35 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skärgårdsstadsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERÅKERS KOMMUN | 390 | 86% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Solskiftesskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school | ÖSTERÅKERS KOMMUN | 390 | 82.8% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Söraskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERÅKERS KOMMUN | 510 | 77.7% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tråsättraskolan | Compulsory school | ÖSTERÅKERS KOMMUN | 420 | 76.5% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in ÖsteråkerÖsteråker has 32 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Österåker you | — | 224.2Worse than neighbour average | 73.2%Worse than neighbour average | 127,624 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Vaxholm | 8.4 km | 263.1In line with neighbour average | 78.2%In line with neighbour average | 153,092 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Vallentuna | 14.2 km | 238.6Worse than neighbour average | 71.9%Worse than neighbour average | 123,817 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Täby | 14.4 km | 260.3In line with neighbour average | 74.7%Worse than neighbour average | 123,225 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Lidingö | 16.4 km | 269.8Better than neighbour average | 75.6%In line with neighbour average | 130,348 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Danderyd | 17.6 km | 278.9Better than neighbour average | 81.5%Better than neighbour average | 135,411 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Värmdö | 18.8 km | 245.4Worse than neighbour average | 80.2%Better than neighbour average | 140,313 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 259.3 | 77% | 134,368 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 Österåker 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 Österåker municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Österåker
Skärgårdsgymnasiet Åkersberga: Renamed from Skärgårdsgymnasiet to Skärgårdsgymnasiet Åkersberga
Skärgårdsgymnasiet Åkersberga: Operating name changed from Skärgårdsgymnasiet to Skärgårdsgymnasiet Åkersberga
Robinson Valsjön: Address changed from Åkerhielms väg 2, 18462 Åkersberga to Åkerhielms väg 2, 18464 Åkersberga
Resursskolan Ängsrosen: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Resursskolan Ängsrosen: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Internationella Engelska Skolan Österåker: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
VILDVITTRANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
VILDVITTRANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
VILDVITTRANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Ljusterö skola: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, OPPFTH to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Solskiftesskolan: Grades changed from 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Tråsättraskolan: Grades changed from 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 7, 8, 9
Ljusterö skola: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, OPPFTH to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Solskiftesskolan: Grades changed from 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Tråsättraskolan: Grades changed from 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 7, 8, 9
VILDVITTRANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Internationella Engelska Skolan Österåker: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Skärgårdsgymnasiet Åkersberga: Operating name changed from unknown name to Skärgårdsgymnasiet
Fredsborgskolan: Operator name changed to: Fredsborgskolan AB (previously: Lära i Österåker AB)
Internationella Engelska Skolan Österåker: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Internationella Engelska Skolan Österåker: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Rydbo friskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Rydbo Friskola
Rydbo friskola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4 to 1, 2, 3
Helleborusskolan Österåker: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Internationella Engelska Skolan Österåker: Operating name changed from unknown name to Internationella Engelska Skolan Österåker
Internationella Engelska Skolan Österåker: Address changed from Nytorpsvägen 5 B, 18371 Täby to Bergavägen 31, 18433 Åkersberga
Roslags Kulla skola: Address changed from Rialavägen 4, 18491 Åkersberga to Rialavägen 4, 18493 Åkersberga
Rydbo skola: Address changed from von Essens väg, 18492 Åkersberga to von Essens väg, 18494 Åkersberga
Röllingbyskolan: Address changed from Hackstavägen 31, 18494 Åkersberga to Hackstavägen 31, 18432 Åkersberga
Söraskolan: Address changed from Luffarbacken 82, 18437 Åkersberga to Luffarbacken 82, 18439 Åkersberga
… and 65 older events.
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