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 Östersund municipality
101 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 Östersund, Jämtland County. The three most common school forms: 53 preschool, 28 compulsory school, 26 after-school care (+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 Östersund
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
- 28
- Upper secondary
- 14
- Preschools
- 53
- Municipal
- 83
- Independent
- 18
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.
Östersund has 101 schools with a merit value of 227.7 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 66% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
101 schools12,300 pupils66% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Östersund
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Östersund.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Östersund 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 Östersund e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Östersund
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 7 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 66%) is 7.3 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Schools perform on average 6.2 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -3.4 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 17% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Östersund municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 101
- 83 municipal, 18 independent
- Total pupils
- 12,300
- 28 compulsory, 14 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 227.7
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 66%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.2
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Östersund municipality has 101 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 227.7 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (66%, 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↓ -3.0 %
Trend: 234.7 to 227.7, down2020: 234.7 p2025: 227.7 p
Merit values have decreased by 7 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -4.9 %
Trend: 69.4 to 66, down2020: 69.4 %2025: 66 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 3.4 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +23.9 %
Trend: 114,410 to 141,733, up2020: 114,410 SEK2025: 141,733 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 27,323 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Östersund
- How many schools are there in Östersund?
- Östersund municipality has 101 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 28 of the units offer compulsory education, 14 offer upper-secondary education and 53 offer preschool. 83 of the units are municipal and 18 are independent. A total of 12,300 pupils attend schools in Östersund.
- What are the merit values in Östersund?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Östersund is 227.7 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Innovitaskolan Östersund with 266.4 points.
- Which school in Östersund has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Jämtlands Gymn, Fyrvalla 3A has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Östersund at 95.8%. The municipality value is 66% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Östersund?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Östersund is 141,733 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 146,969 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Östersund 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 ÖstersundThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in ÖstersundThe 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 transport10.7% 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: 5,511 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 Östersund compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 1/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 3/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 1/7
Skolkoll score in Östersund
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 Östersund
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Östersund: 27 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Östersunds resursskola with Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Municipal average 47, neutral midpoint 50.
27 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Östersund
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Östersund: 12 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Jämtlands Gymn, Wargentin 2C with Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Municipal average 52, neutral midpoint 50.
12 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Östersund ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Östersund
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ängsmoskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERSUNDS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Ångsta skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERSUNDS KOMMUN | 60 | 44.1% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Arnljotskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERSUNDS KOMMUN | 130 | 76.6% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Böle Byskola AB | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | 5566304613 | 120 | 64.1% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bringåsens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERSUNDS KOMMUN | 50 | 58% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fagervallsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERSUNDS KOMMUN | 250 | 60% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fåker skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERSUNDS KOMMUN | 50 | 20.6% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fjällängsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERSUNDS KOMMUN | 270 | 67.9% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Häggenås skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERSUNDS KOMMUN | 80 | 56.3% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Innovitaskolan Östersund | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | AcadeMedia AB | 450 | 70.4% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Östersund | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 510 | — | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Jämtlands anpassade gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school, Adult education | JÄMTLANDS GYMNASIEFÖRBUND | — | — | No score |
| Jämtlands Gymn, Fyrvalla 3A | Upper secondary school | JÄMTLANDS GYMNASIEFÖRBUND | 250 | 95.8% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Jämtlands Gymn, Fyrvalla 3B | Upper secondary school | JÄMTLANDS GYMNASIEFÖRBUND | 190 | 75% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Jämtlands Gymn, Fyrvalla 3C | Upper secondary school | JÄMTLANDS GYMNASIEFÖRBUND | 240 | 82.7% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Jämtlands Gymn, Wargentin 1A | Upper secondary school | JÄMTLANDS GYMNASIEFÖRBUND | 190 | 66.9% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Jämtlands Gymn, Wargentin 1B | Upper secondary school | JÄMTLANDS GYMNASIEFÖRBUND | 440 | 94.4% | Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Jämtlands Gymn, Wargentin 1D | Upper secondary school | JÄMTLANDS GYMNASIEFÖRBUND | — | — | No score |
| Jämtlands Gymn, Wargentin 1E | Upper secondary school | JÄMTLANDS GYMNASIEFÖRBUND | 420 | 85.3% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Jämtlands Gymn, Wargentin 2A | Upper secondary school | JÄMTLANDS GYMNASIEFÖRBUND | 300 | 84.9% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Jämtlands Gymn, Wargentin 2B | Upper secondary school | JÄMTLANDS GYMNASIEFÖRBUND | 430 | 95.2% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Jämtlands Gymn, Wargentin 2C | Upper secondary school | JÄMTLANDS GYMNASIEFÖRBUND | 280 | 95.1% | Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Jämtlands Gymn, Wargentin 2D | Upper secondary school | JÄMTLANDS GYMNASIEFÖRBUND | — | 52.8% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Jämtlands Gymn, Wargentin 2E | Upper secondary school | JÄMTLANDS GYMNASIEFÖRBUND | — | — | No score |
| Kastalskolan | Compulsory school | ÖSTERSUNDS KOMMUN | 400 | 56.9% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lugnviksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERSUNDS KOMMUN | 430 | 82.3% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Marieby skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERSUNDS KOMMUN | 90 | 68.3% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Norra Skolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERSUNDS KOMMUN | 140 | 65.4% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Odensalaskolans anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | ÖSTERSUNDS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Odensalaskolans grundskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERSUNDS KOMMUN | 590 | 74.7% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Orrvikens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERSUNDS KOMMUN | 100 | 64.8% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Östbergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | ÖSTERSUNDS KOMMUN | 410 | 58.6% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Östersunds Gymnasieskola | Upper secondary school | Lilla Park och Min Skola AB | 150 | 76% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Östersunds resursskola | Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERSUNDS KOMMUN | 20 | 78.5% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Östersunds Waldorfskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | 5566578307 | 90 | — | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Parkskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | ÖSTERSUNDS KOMMUN | 350 | 65.6% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Prolympia Östersund | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | ULNO AB | 440 | 63.3% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sörgårdsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERSUNDS KOMMUN | 90 | 51.9% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Storsjögymnasiet, Östersund | Upper secondary school | Reprendo AB | 230 | 69% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Storvikenskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERSUNDS KOMMUN | 90 | 45.2% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tavelbäcksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERSUNDS KOMMUN | 230 | 69.7% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Torvallaskolan | Compulsory school | ÖSTERSUNDS KOMMUN | 230 | 75.1% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Treälvsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERSUNDS KOMMUN | 300 | 75% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vallaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖSTERSUNDS KOMMUN | 520 | 71.8% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in ÖstersundÖstersund has 53 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Östersund you | — | 227.7Better than neighbour average | 66%Better than neighbour average | 141,733 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Krokom | 27.6 km | 217.5Better than neighbour average | 65%In line with neighbour average | 161,082 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Berg | 47.5 km | 203.9In line with neighbour average | 61.2%Worse than neighbour average | 212,705 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Bräcke | 54.2 km | 220.2Better than neighbour average | 72.8%Better than neighbour average | 197,847 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Åre | 68.9 km | 227.5Better than neighbour average | 73%Better than neighbour average | 169,803 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Ragunda | 76.6 km | 194.4Worse than neighbour average | 47.7%Worse than neighbour average | 180,514 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Ånge | 95.5 km | 189Worse than neighbour average | 62.5%In line with neighbour average | 174,627 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 208.8 | 63.7% | 182,763 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 Östersund 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 Östersund municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Östersund
Prolympia Östersund: Renamed from Prolympia, Östersund to Prolympia Östersund
Ängsmoskolan: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Ängsmoskolan: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Jämtlands Gymn, Wargentin 2E: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Jämtlands Gymn, Wargentin 2E: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-06-18
BLÅHAMMARENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
LILLSJÖHÖGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
OTTFJÄLLETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SMÖRKRANSENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SOLLIDENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
ÖSTBERGETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Innovitaskolan Östersund: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
BLÅHAMMARENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
LILLSJÖHÖGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
OTTFJÄLLETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SMÖRKRANSENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SOLLIDENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
ÖSTBERGETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BLÅHAMMARENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
LILLSJÖHÖGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
OTTFJÄLLETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
SMÖRKRANSENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
SOLLIDENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
ÖSTBERGETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
BLÅHAMMARENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
LILLSJÖHÖGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
OTTFJÄLLETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
SMÖRKRANSENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
SOLLIDENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
ÖSTBERGETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
… and 219 older events.
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