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 Sävsjö municipality
27 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 Sävsjö, Jönköping County. The three most common school forms: 14 preschool, 7 compulsory school, 6 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 Sävsjö
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
- 7
- Upper secondary
- 2
- Preschools
- 14
- Municipal
- 22
- Independent
- 5
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.
Sävsjö has 27 schools with a merit value of 212.3 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 64.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
27 schools2,146 pupils64.9% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Sävsjö
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Sävsjö.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Sävsjö 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 Sävsjö e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Sävsjö
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 17.4 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 212.3) is 16.2 points below the national average (228.5).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 64.9%) is 8.4 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Schools perform on average +3.5 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -3.3 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Sävsjö municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 27
- 22 municipal, 5 independent
- Total pupils
- 2,146
- 7 compulsory, 2 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 212.3
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 64.9%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.3
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Sävsjö municipality has 27 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 212.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (64.9%, 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↓ -7.6 %
Trend: 229.7 to 212.3, down2020: 229.7 p2025: 212.3 p
Merit values have decreased by 17.4 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -4.8 %
Trend: 68.2 to 64.9, down2020: 68.2 %2025: 64.9 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 3.3 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +21.9 %
Trend: 115,298 to 140,554, up2020: 115,298 SEK2025: 140,554 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 25,256 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Sävsjö
- How many schools are there in Sävsjö?
- Sävsjö municipality has 27 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 7 of the units offer compulsory education, 2 offer upper-secondary education and 14 offer preschool. 22 of the units are municipal and 5 are independent. A total of 2,146 pupils attend schools in Sävsjö.
- What are the merit values in Sävsjö?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Sävsjö is 212.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Sävsjö kristna skola with 235.5 points.
- Which school in Sävsjö has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Rörviks skola has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Sävsjö at 69.7%. The municipality value is 64.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Sävsjö?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Sävsjö is 140,554 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 137,632 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Sävsjö 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 SävsjöThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in SävsjöThe 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 transport31.9% 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: 5,259 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 Sävsjö compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 5/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 5/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 1/7
Skolkoll score in Sävsjö
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 Sävsjö
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Sävsjö: 7 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Sävsjö kristna skola with Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Municipal average 48, neutral midpoint 50.
7 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Sävsjö
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Sävsjö: 2 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Aleholm 3 with Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Lowest: Aleholm 1 with Skolkoll score 53 out of 100.
2 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Sävsjö
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleholm 1 | Upper secondary school | HÖGLANDSFÖRBUNDET | 90 | 59.5% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Aleholm 3 | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | HÖGLANDSFÖRBUNDET | 160 | 51% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hägneskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÄVSJÖ KOMMUN | 190 | 68.1% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hofgårdsskolan | Compulsory school | SÄVSJÖ KOMMUN | 290 | 67.2% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rörviks skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÄVSJÖ KOMMUN | 180 | 69.7% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sävsjö kristna skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN GUDS KRAFT | 130 | 57.9% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stockaryds skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÄVSJÖ KOMMUN | 120 | 65.6% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vallsjöskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÄVSJÖ KOMMUN | 270 | 57.8% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vrigstad skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÄVSJÖ KOMMUN | 160 | 68.6% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in SävsjöSävsjö has 14 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sävsjö you | — | 212.3In line with neighbour average | 64.9%In line with neighbour average | 140,554 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Vetlanda | 28.5 km | 205.3Worse than neighbour average | 62.3%Worse than neighbour average | 150,872 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Nässjö | 29.9 km | 214.4In line with neighbour average | 65%In line with neighbour average | 157,267 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Vaggeryd | 31.8 km | 200.4Worse than neighbour average | 72.7%Better than neighbour average | 142,890 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Eksjö | 40.6 km | 217.9In line with neighbour average | 65.4%In line with neighbour average | 156,828 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Värnamo | 41.8 km | 223.7Better than neighbour average | 70.3%Better than neighbour average | 143,744 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Gnosjö | 51.5 km | 222.8Better than neighbour average | 64.2%Worse than neighbour average | 151,243 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 214.1 | 66.6% | 150,474 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 Sävsjö 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 Sävsjö municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Sävsjö
Höglandsvux Sävsjö, KV: Renamed from Aleholm, komvux to Höglandsvux Sävsjö, KV
Höglandsvux Sävsjö, KV: Operating name changed from Aleholm to Höglandsvux Sävsjö
Höglandsvux Sävsjö, KV: New organiser: Höglandsförbundet (previously: Sävsjö kommun)
Höglandsvux Sävsjö, KV: Register field changed from KOMMUN to KOMMFORB
Höglandsvux Sävsjö, KV: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Höglandsvux Sävsjö, SFI: Renamed from Aleholm, SFI to Höglandsvux Sävsjö, SFI
Höglandsvux Sävsjö, SFI: Operating name changed from Aleholm to Höglandsvux Sävsjö
Höglandsvux Sävsjö, SFI: New organiser: Höglandsförbundet (previously: Sävsjö kommun)
Höglandsvux Sävsjö, SFI: Register field changed from KOMMUN to KOMMFORB
Höglandsvux Sävsjö, SFI: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Höglandsvux Sävsjö, SV: Renamed from Aleholm, anpassad utbildning för vuxna to Höglandsvux Sävsjö, SV
Höglandsvux Sävsjö, SV: Operating name changed from Aleholm to Höglandsvux Sävsjö
Höglandsvux Sävsjö, SV: New organiser: Höglandsförbundet (previously: Sävsjö kommun)
Höglandsvux Sävsjö, SV: Register field changed from KOMMUN to KOMMFORB
Höglandsvux Sävsjö, SV: Contact details changed from changed to changed
FÖRSKOLAN APPELHAGEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN FANTASIA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN PALETTEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN PRÄSTHAGEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN RIPAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN SNICKAREGÅRDEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN SPÅNGEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN SÖRGÅRDEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN TUVAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
NATUR- OCH MILJÖFÖRSKOLAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Aleholm 1: Operating name changed from Aleholm to Aleholmsgymnasiet
Aleholm 1: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Aleholm 3: Operating name changed from Aleholm to Aleholmsgymnasiet
Aleholm 3: Contact details changed from changed to changed
FÖRSKOLAN APPELHAGEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
… and 57 older events.
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