Preschool
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Schools in Piteå municipality
80 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 Piteå, Norrbotten County. The three most common school forms: 38 preschool, 29 compulsory school, 21 after-school care (+5 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 Piteå
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
- 29
- Upper secondary
- 6
- Preschools
- 38
- Municipal
- 72
- Independent
- 8
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.
Piteå has 80 schools with a merit value of 216.9 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 76.1% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
80 schools7,437 pupils76.1% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Declining municipality (-0.6%)
Apply for a place in Piteå
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Piteå.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Piteå 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 Piteå e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Piteå
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 8.8 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 216.9) is 11.6 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average 10.2 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -8.7 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 76.1%) is 2.8 percentage points above the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
Key metrics — Piteå municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 80
- 72 municipal, 8 independent
- Total pupils
- 7,437
- 29 compulsory, 6 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 216.9
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 76.1%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.2
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Piteå municipality has 80 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 216.9 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (76.1%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is above 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↓ -3.9 %
Trend: 225.7 to 216.9, down2020: 225.7 p2025: 216.9 p
Merit values have decreased by 8.8 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -10.3 %
Trend: 84.8 to 76.1, down2020: 84.8 %2025: 76.1 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 8.7 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +23.5 %
Trend: 109,784 to 135,599, up2020: 109,784 SEK2025: 135,599 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 25,815 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Piteå
- How many schools are there in Piteå?
- Piteå municipality has 80 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 29 of the units offer compulsory education, 6 offer upper-secondary education and 38 offer preschool. 72 of the units are municipal and 8 are independent. A total of 7,437 pupils attend schools in Piteå.
- What are the merit values in Piteå?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Piteå is 216.9 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Hortlax skola with 230.6 points.
- Which school in Piteå has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Backeskolan has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Piteå at 99.1%. The municipality value is 76.1% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Piteå?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Piteå is 135,599 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 132,794 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Piteå 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 PiteåThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in PiteåThe 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 transport10.5% 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: 5,387 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 Piteå compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 4/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 3/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 1/7
Skolkoll score in Piteå
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 Piteå
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Piteå: 29 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Tolvmans Friskola with Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Municipal average 53, neutral midpoint 50.
29 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Piteå
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Piteå: 6 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Strömbacka Munin with Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Lowest: Strömbacka Mimer with Skolkoll score 51 out of 100.
6 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Piteå
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backeskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 70 | 99.1% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Backgårdsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 120 | 91.1% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bergsviksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 200 | 71.1% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Björklundaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 80 | 79.6% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Böle skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 80 | 84.9% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Christinaskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 350 | 76.7% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Christinaskolan Anpassad Grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Preschool class | PITEÅ KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Christinaskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 390 | 76.9% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Dalbackens Friskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Dalbackens Friskola Ekonomisk förening | 80 | 74.9% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Grans naturbruksgymnasium | Upper secondary school | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 130 | 89.2% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hortlax skola | Compulsory school | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 270 | 88.6% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| I ur och skur - Forsen | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FASTIGHETSBOLAGET SIKFORSBYGDEN AB | 40 | 93.4% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Jävre skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 60 | 87.7% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Klubbgärdsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 60 | 96.6% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kullenskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 60 | 80.2% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Långskataskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 80 | 79.7% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Munksunds skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 90 | 82.9% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Norrbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 170 | 89.3% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Pitholmsskolan 4-6 | Compulsory school | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 300 | 74.9% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Pitholmsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 230 | 87.4% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Porsnässkolan 4-6 | Compulsory school | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 120 | 64.4% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Porsnässkolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 210 | 59.8% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rosviks skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 180 | 61.3% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sjulnässkolan | Compulsory school | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 340 | 70.2% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sjulsmarks skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 30 | 65.3% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Solanderskolan 4-6 | Compulsory school | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 150 | 64.8% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Solanderskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 140 | 71.3% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Strandbackens resursskola | After-school care, Compulsory school | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 40 | 61.7% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Strömbacka Hugin | Upper secondary school | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 240 | 89.8% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Strömbacka Magne | Upper secondary school | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 180 | 94.7% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Strömbacka Magne Anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | PITEÅ KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Strömbacka Mimer | Upper secondary school | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 310 | 72.1% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Strömbacka Mjölner | Upper secondary school | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 270 | 92% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Strömbacka Munin | Upper secondary school | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 290 | 96.3% | Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Strömnäs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 120 | 71.6% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Svensby skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | PITEÅ KOMMUN | 90 | 78.7% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tolvmans Friskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TOLVMANSSKOLANS EKONOMISKA FÖRENING | 40 | 95.8% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in PiteåPiteå has 38 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piteå you | — | 216.9In line with neighbour average | 76.1%Better than neighbour average | 135,599 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Luleå | 39 km | 229Better than neighbour average | 78.9%Better than neighbour average | 144,252 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Älvsbyn | 47.4 km | 218.3In line with neighbour average | 72.5%In line with neighbour average | 149,546 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Boden | 57.3 km | 214.7In line with neighbour average | 63.7%Worse than neighbour average | 137,700 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Skellefteå | 70.9 km | 225.1Better than neighbour average | 76.5%Better than neighbour average | 151,467 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Kalix | 97 km | 204.4Worse than neighbour average | 72.8%In line with neighbour average | 163,115 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Norsjö | 102.9 km | 216.9In line with neighbour average | 66.9%Worse than neighbour average | 159,057 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 218.1 | 71.9% | 150,856 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 Piteå 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.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 Piteå municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Piteå
Strandbackens resursskola: Grades changed from 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
HEDDAS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KROKOFANTEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HEDDAS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KROKOFANTEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HEDDAS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
HEDDAS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
KROKOFANTEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Porsnässkolan 4-6: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Porsnässkolan 4-6: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-08-01
Porsnässkolan 7-9: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Porsnässkolan 7-9: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-08-01
Solanderskolan 4-6: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Solanderskolan 4-6: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-08-01
Solanderskolan 7-9: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Solanderskolan 7-9: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-08-01
Strandbackens resursskola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Strandbackens resursskola: Grades changed from 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Rosviks skola: Address changed from Fassvägen 5, 94533 Rosvik to Skolgränd 7B, 94533 Rosvik
Dalbackens Friskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Dalbackens friskola
Kullenskolan: Operating name changed from Kullens skola to Kullenskolan
Christinaskolan 7-9: Renamed from Christinaskolan to Christinaskolan 7-9
Christinaskolan 7-9: Operating name changed from Christinaskolan to Christinaskolan 7-9
Christinaskolan 7-9: Address changed from Olof Palmes gata 2A, 94133 Piteå to Olof Palmes gata 6F, 94133 Piteå
Christinaskolan Anpassad Grundskola: Renamed from Rönnskolan to Christinaskolan Anpassad Grundskola
Christinaskolan Anpassad Grundskola: Operating name changed from Rönnskolan to Christinaskolan Anpassad Grundskola
Christinaskolan Anpassad Grundskola: Address changed from Olof Palmes gata 2A, 94133 Piteå to Olof Palmes gata 6F, 94133 Piteå
Christinaskolan F-6: Renamed from Norrmalmskolan to Christinaskolan F-6
Christinaskolan F-6: Operating name changed from Norrmalmskolan to Christinaskolan F-6
Christinaskolan F-6: Address changed from Lillbrogatan 22, 94133 Piteå to Olof Palmes Gata 6F, 94133 Piteå
… and 144 older events.
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