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 Skellefteå municipality
144 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 Skellefteå, Västerbotten County. The three most common school forms: 87 preschool, 37 compulsory school, 36 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 Skellefteå
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
- 37
- Upper secondary
- 10
- Preschools
- 87
- Municipal
- 128
- Independent
- 16
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.
Skellefteå has 144 schools with a merit value of 225.1 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 76.5% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
144 schools13,478 pupils76.5% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Declining municipality (-3.5%)
Apply for a place in Skellefteå
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Skellefteå.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Skellefteå 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 Skellefteå e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Skellefteå
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Schools perform on average 5.3 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -4.9 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 76.5%) is 3.2 percentage points above the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 9% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 151,467 SEK) is 5% higher than the national average (144,800 SEK).
Key metrics — Skellefteå municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 144
- 128 municipal, 16 independent
- Total pupils
- 13,478
- 37 compulsory, 10 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 225.1
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 76.5%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.3
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Skellefteå municipality has 144 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 225.1 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (76.5%, 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↑ +1.1 %
Trend: 222.7 to 225.1, up2020: 222.7 p2025: 225.1 p
Merit values have increased by 2.4 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -6.0 %
Trend: 81.4 to 76.5, down2020: 81.4 %2025: 76.5 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 4.9 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +27.2 %
Trend: 119,088 to 151,467, up2020: 119,088 SEK2025: 151,467 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 32,379 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Skellefteå
- How many schools are there in Skellefteå?
- Skellefteå municipality has 144 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 37 of the units offer compulsory education, 10 offer upper-secondary education and 87 offer preschool. 128 of the units are municipal and 16 are independent. A total of 13,478 pupils attend schools in Skellefteå.
- What are the merit values in Skellefteå?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Skellefteå is 225.1 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Internationella Engelska Skolan Skellefteå with 245.6 points.
- Which school in Skellefteå has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Anderstorpsgymnasiet has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Skellefteå at 92.2%. The municipality value is 76.5% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Skellefteå?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Skellefteå is 151,467 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 147,181 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Skellefteå 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 SkellefteåThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in SkellefteåThe 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 transport15.2% 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: 4,323 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 Skellefteå compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 3/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 4/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 4/7
Skolkoll score in Skellefteå
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 Skellefteå
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Skellefteå: 34 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Lejonströmsskolan with Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Municipal average 53, neutral midpoint 50.
34 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Skellefteå
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Skellefteå: 9 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Baldergymnasiet with Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Municipal average 49, neutral midpoint 50.
9 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Skellefteå ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Skellefteå
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderstorpsgymnasiet | Upper secondary school | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 910 | 92.2% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Anderstorpsgymnasiet Hammarängen | Upper secondary school | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 70 | 83.5% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Anpassad grundskola Lejonström | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Baldergymnasiet | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 730 | 86.4% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Baldergymnasiet introduktionsprogrammet | Upper secondary school | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 100 | 57% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bergsbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 160 | 85.8% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Björkskolan | Compulsory school | SKOLFÖRENINGEN VÄXA | 80 | 56.3% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Björnåkersskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 340 | 61.2% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bodbysunds miljöskola | Compulsory school, Preschool class | BODBYSUNDS MILJÖSKOLAS EKONOMISKA FÖRENING | 40 | 71.4% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bolidenskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 240 | 77.8% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bruksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKOLFÖRENINGEN VÄXA | 30 | 64.6% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bureskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 470 | 86.3% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bygdsiljumsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 30 | 70.6% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Byskeskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 320 | 78.7% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Drängsmarksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 80 | 83.2% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ersmarksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 110 | 57.3% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Floraskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 630 | 83.4% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Furuskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 50 | 55.9% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Guldstadsgymnasiet i Skellefteå | Upper secondary school | Reprendo AB | 170 | 74.9% | Skolkoll score 34 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gummarksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 60 | 79.5% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hjoggböleskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 30 | 59.6% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| IES International School Skellefteå | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 20 | — | No score |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Skellefteå | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 400 | — | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kågeskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 470 | 75.6% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kanalskolan | Upper secondary school | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 390 | 73.7% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kusmarksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 40 | 77.5% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lejonströmsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 620 | 84.9% | Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lövångersskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 150 | 57.7% | Skolkoll score 33 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Medleskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 120 | 61.5% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Morö backe skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 600 | 83.9% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Naturbruksgymnasiet i Burträsk | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 80 | 74.6% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Norrhammarskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 480 | 84.2% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Örjanskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 300 | 70.5% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ostviksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 80 | 75.8% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Praktiska Gymnasiet Skellefteå | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 150 | 69.2% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Resursskola Norrhammar | Compulsory school | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 10 | 71.8% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Resursskola Sjungande dalen | Compulsory school | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Sjungande dalens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 50 | 83.7% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skellefteå fjärrgymnasium | Upper secondary school | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Skråmträskskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 40 | 53.6% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sörböleskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 430 | 69.3% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stackgrönnanskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 60 | 72.5% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sunnanåskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 320 | 78.9% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tuböleskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 180 | 80.7% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ursviksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 350 | 76.5% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vebomarks Byaskola | Compulsory school, Preschool class | VEBOMARKS FRISKOLEFÖRENING | 30 | — | No score |
| Yrkesgymnasiet Skellefteå | Upper secondary school | Edukatus Alliance Holding AB | 80 | 53.9% | Skolkoll score 31 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Yttre Ursviksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKELLEFTEÅ KOMMUN | 130 | 67.8% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in SkellefteåSkellefteå has 87 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skellefteå you | — | 225.1In line with neighbour average | 76.5%In line with neighbour average | 151,467 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Robertsfors | 62.7 km | 224.5In line with neighbour average | 80%Better than neighbour average | 179,229 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Piteå | 70.9 km | 216.9In line with neighbour average | 76.1%In line with neighbour average | 135,599 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Norsjö | 72.6 km | 216.9In line with neighbour average | 66.9%Worse than neighbour average | 159,057 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Vindeln | 84.5 km | 199.9Worse than neighbour average | 63.2%Worse than neighbour average | 162,509 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Umeå | 105.8 km | 229.8Better than neighbour average | 81.6%Better than neighbour average | 131,657 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Luleå | 107 km | 229Better than neighbour average | 78.9%Better than neighbour average | 144,252 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 219.5 | 74.4% | 152,051 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 Skellefteå 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 Skellefteå municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Skellefteå
Örjanskolan: School types changed from FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN
Örjanskolan: Address changed from Rosgatan 52, 93149 Skellefteå to Timmermansgatan 15, 93231 Skellefteå
Resursskola Sjungande dalen: Grades changed from 3, 4, 5 to 3, 4, 5, 6
Ankomsten: Renamed from Modersmålslärare to Ankomsten
Ankomsten: Operating name changed from Modersmålslärare to Ankomsten
Modersmålsenheten: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-08-12
Yrkesgymnasiet Skellefteå: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Björnåkersskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Byskeskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Gummarksskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Morö backe skola: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Norrhammarskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Örjanskolan: Grades changed from 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
GRANITENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
NALLEBJÖRNENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
STACKGATAN 5: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Praktiska Gymnasiet Skellefteå: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Björkskolan: Grades changed from 6, 7, 8, 9 to 7, 8, 9
Bruksskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Björkskolan: Grades changed from 6, 7, 8, 9 to 7, 8, 9
Bruksskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
GRANITENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
NALLEBJÖRNENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
STACKGATAN 5: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
GRANITENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
NALLEBJÖRNENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
STACKGATAN 5: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
GRANITENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
NALLEBJÖRNENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
STACKGATAN 5: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
… and 245 older events.
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