Schools in Rättvik municipality
23 active school units in Rättvik, Dalarnas län. The three most common school forms: 11 preschool, 8 after-school care, 8 compulsory school (+4 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Rättvik has 23 schools with an average merit value of 213.1, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 74.3% (above the national average of 73.3%).
Summary — Rättvik
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 21.1 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Year 9 merit value (208.9) is 19.6 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average -11 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (172,996 SEK) is 22% higher than the national average (142,155 SEK).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +3.2 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Rättvik municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Rättvik municipality has 23 schools with an average merit value of 213.1 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is above the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Rättvik outperforms its peers.
Development over time
Key education metrics for Rättvik over 6 years (2020–2025).
Merit values have decreased by 21.1 points since 2020.
The share of qualified teachers has increased by 3.2 percentage points since 2020.
Cost per pupil has increased by 49,182 SEK since 2020.
In-depth statistics
All 23 schools in Rättvik
Compare schools| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anpassad grundskola Nyhedsskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | Rättviks kommun | — | — |
| Anpassad grundskola Rättviksskolan | Adapted compulsory school | Rättviks kommun | — | — |
| Boda skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Rättviks kommun | 40 | 73.1% |
| CENTRALA FÖRSKOLAN DAL-JERK | Preschool | Rättviks kommun | 27 | 44.4% |
| CENTRALA FÖRSKOLAN MYRSTACKEN | Preschool | Rättviks kommun | 53 | 48.7% |
| CENTRALA FÖRSKOLAN PRÄSTKRAGEN | Preschool | Rättviks kommun | 52 | 44.9% |
| FÖRSKOLAN PROSTEN | Preschool | Förskolan Prosten AB | 19 | 17.9% |
| Furudals centralskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Rättviks kommun | 100 | 52.9% |
| Ingels skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Rättviks kommun | 20 | — |
| NORRA FÖRSKOLAN ÄPPELGÅRDEN | Preschool | Rättviks kommun | 33 | 64% |
| NORRA FÖRSKOLAN NALLEGÅRDEN | Preschool | Rättviks kommun | 34 | 70.1% |
| NORRA FÖRSKOLAN VINDFÖRBERG | Preschool | Rättviks kommun | 32 | 42.9% |
| Nyhedsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Rättviks kommun | 210 | 75.2% |
| Rättviksskolan | Compulsory school | Rättviks kommun | 260 | 84.9% |
| Sätra skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Rättviks kommun | 10 | — |
| Söderås skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Rättviks kommun | 110 | 75.7% |
| Stiernhööks anpassade gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | Rättviks kommun | — | — |
| Stiernhööksgymnasiet | Upper secondary school | Rättviks kommun | 450 | 85.4% |
| VÄSTRA FÖRSKOLAN PALETTEN | Preschool | Rättviks kommun | 29 | 74.1% |
| VÄSTRA FÖRSKOLAN SOLGÅRDEN | Preschool | Rättviks kommun | 33 | 63.3% |
| VÄSTRA SÄTRA FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Rättviks kommun | 32 | 33.3% |
| VÄSTRA SÖDERÅS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Rättviks kommun | 44 | 41.1% |
| Vikarbyns skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Rättviks kommun | 130 | 72.9% |
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Rättvik (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Teachers and personnel
Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Show more: staff stability, student health, mother tongue, SALSA, grade distribution
Staff stability
Teacher workforce stability in Rättvik, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.
Source: Kolada.
Pupils and providers
Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Costs — compulsory school
Cost per pupil in compulsory school (2024). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.
Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).
Student health and support
Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Rättvik.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Rättvik.
Source: Skolverket, Kolada.
SALSA — merit value vs prerequisites ⓘModel computedThis value is calculated using a statistical model.This affectsSALSA score (municipality)SALSA is model-based and does not explain the full variation in school outcomes.Read more →Read more about the method →
SALSA compares schools' actual results with model-calculated values based on pupil composition. A positive residual = better results than expected. School year 2024/25. SALSA measures relative performance — not absolute school quality. The model explains approx. 53% of variation.
| School | Actual | Model | Residual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rättviksskolan | 208 | 219 | -11.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 2 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furudals centralskola | Rättviks kommun | 218.4 | — | 52.9% | 100 |
| Rättviksskolan | Rättviks kommun | 207.7 | -11.0 | 84.9% | 260 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Rättvik (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — compulsory school
Development over time (2020–2025).
Upper secondary
Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools
Upper-secondary statistics
Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Rättvik (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Rättvik going on to higher education.
Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.
Pupil forecast
Population forecast for school-age children in Rättvik (SCB).
Source: SCB population forecast. The forecast indicates future demand pressure.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Rättvik
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Rättvik (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Rättvik (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Rättvik (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — preschool and childcare
Development over time (2020–2024).
Children and youth
Health, economy and support
Children's and youth's health
Health indicators for children and young people in Rättvik (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Rättvik (2021).
Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).
Trends — adult education
Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).
Teacher certification: trend and forecast
Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Rättvik with a forecast based on linear extrapolation.
Source: Kolada. The forecast is indicative and based on linear regression.
Cost-effectiveness
Comparison between cost per pupil and achieved school results (merit value year 9) in Rättvik.
Rättvik achieves fewer merit points per invested krona than the national average.
Source: Kolada. Merit value per cost unit is a simplified measure and should be interpreted considering the municipality's socioeconomic conditions.
Peer municipalities
Compare Rättvik with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Rättvik compared with 7 statistically similar municipalities. Colour coding: better / average / worse than peer average (±3%).
| Municipality | Merit value | Qual. teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs | SALSA score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rättvik you | 208.9 | 76.1% | 172,996 SEK | 71.7% | -11.0 |
| Orsa | 199.5 | 75.6% | 159,369 SEK | 65.8% | -8.0 |
| Mora | 208 | 73.1% | 146,042 SEK | 61.3% | -19.0 |
| Säter | 214.7 | 68.9% | 147,918 SEK | 80.8% | -2.0 |
| Avesta | 208.5 | 65% | 152,291 SEK | 62.4% | -4.7 |
| Borlänge | 209.3 | 66.5% | 145,165 SEK | 68.7% | -5.5 |
| Gagnef | 213.4 | 64% | 149,864 SEK | 77.9% | -10.0 |
| Leksand | 229.3 | 73.9% | 137,497 SEK | 74.2% | +5.0 |
| Peer average | 211.8 | 69.6% | 148,307 SEK | 70.2% | -6.3 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Dalarnas län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Rural municipality with a visitor industry
Benchmark vs SCB group C9
Rättvik belongs to SCB municipality group C9 — Rural municipality with a visitor industry: rural municipality meeting at least two of: hotel/restaurant turnover, number of holiday homes, retail turnover. Here is how Rättvik compares to the 15 municipalities in the group.
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Rättvik belongs to SCB municipality group C9 — Rural municipality with a visitor industry: rural municipality meeting at least two of: hotel/restaurant turnover, number of holiday homes, retail turnover. 15 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rättvik | 208.9 | 76.1% | 172,996 SEK | 71.7% |
| Arjeplog | 203.1 | 54.4% | 184,502 SEK | 81.8% |
| Borgholm | 219.8 | 75.7% | 180,001 SEK | 62.6% |
| Båstad | 224.6 | 80.3% | 157,510 SEK | 73.1% |
| Eda | 199.8 | 66% | 162,162 SEK | 62% |
| Härjedalen | 228.4 | 63.4% | 173,212 SEK | 69% |
| Leksand | 229.3 | 73.9% | 137,497 SEK | 74.2% |
| Malung – Sälen | 222.7 | 51.5% | 155,351 SEK | 62.3% |
| Orsa | 199.5 | 75.6% | 159,369 SEK | 65.8% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool
Common questions about schools in Rättvik
- How many schools are there in Rättvik?
- Rättvik municipality has 23 active school units: 8 compulsory schools and 1 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 22 are municipal and 1 are independent. A total of 1,718 pupils attend schools in Rättvik.
- What are the merit values in Rättvik?
- The average year-9 merit value in Rättvik is 213.1 points (based on 2 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Furudals centralskola with 218.4 points.
- Which school in Rättvik has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Stiernhööksgymnasiet has the highest share of qualified teachers in Rättvik at 85.4%. The municipal average is 74.3%.
- How much does a school place cost in Rättvik?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Rättvik is 172,996 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 168,704 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Rättvik?
- Student health services in Rättvik cost 4,865 SEK per pupil (2024). 65.7% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 40.6%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison
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Timeline — school events in Rättvik
FÖRSKOLAN PROSTEN: Renamed from Förskola 920620 to FÖRSKOLAN PROSTEN
FÖRSKOLAN PROSTEN: Renamed from FÖRSKOLAN PROSTEN to Förskola 920620
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