Preschool
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Schools in Solna municipality
95 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 Solna, Stockholm County. The three most common school forms: 53 preschool, 21 compulsory school, 19 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 Solna
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
- 21
- Upper secondary
- 8
- Preschools
- 53
- Municipal
- 47
- Independent
- 48
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.
Solna has 95 schools with a merit value of 245.6 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is above the national average. Teacher qualification: 73.8% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (near the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
95 schools11,833 pupils73.8% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Growing municipality (+0.8%)
Apply for a place in Solna
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Solna.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Solna 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 Solna e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Solna
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 245.6) is 17.1 points above the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has increased by 12.2 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average 5.9 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 16% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +2.6 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Solna municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 95
- 47 municipal, 48 independent
- Total pupils
- 11,833
- 21 compulsory, 8 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 245.6
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 73.8%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.3
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Solna municipality has 95 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 245.6 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (73.8%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is near 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↑ +5.2 %
Trend: 233.4 to 245.6, up2020: 233.4 p2025: 245.6 p
Merit values have increased by 12.2 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +3.7 %
Trend: 71.2 to 73.8, up2020: 71.2 %2025: 73.8 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 2.6 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +26.6 %
Trend: 104,148 to 131,887, up2020: 104,148 SEK2025: 131,887 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 27,739 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Solna
- How many schools are there in Solna?
- Solna municipality has 95 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 21 of the units offer compulsory education, 8 offer upper-secondary education and 53 offer preschool. 47 of the units are municipal and 48 are independent. A total of 11,833 pupils attend schools in Solna.
- What are the merit values in Solna?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Solna is 245.6 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Noblaskolan Solna with 281.8 points.
- Which school in Solna has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Ekensbergsskolan has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Solna at 93.4%. The municipality value is 73.8% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Solna?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Solna is 131,887 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 162,711 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Solna 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 SolnaThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in SolnaThe 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 transport53.8% 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: 5,601 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 Solna compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 7/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 7/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 3/7
Skolkoll score in Solna
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 Solna
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Solna: 21 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Noblaskolan Solna with Skolkoll score 73 out of 100. Municipal average 51, neutral midpoint 50.
21 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Solna
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Solna: 8 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Psykologigymnasiet with Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Municipal average 48, neutral midpoint 50.
8 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Solna
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ängkärrskolan i Solna | Compulsory school | STIFTELSEN NYA ÄNGKÄRRSSKOLAN | 100 | 44.9% | Skolkoll score 23 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bergshamraskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SOLNA KOMMUN | 310 | 93.3% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Dibber Rullen anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Preschool class | Dibber AS | — | — | No score |
| Dibber Rullen anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | Dibber AS | — | — | No score |
| Ekensbergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SOLNA KOMMUN | 330 | 93.4% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Granbackaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SOLNA KOMMUN | 220 | 83.2% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Haga VIP anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | Ambea AB ( publ ) | — | — | No score |
| Haga VIP anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | Ambea AB ( publ ) | — | — | No score |
| Hagaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | DJURGÅRDENS WALDORFSKOLEFÖRENING | 150 | — | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ingridskolan, grundskola | After-school care, Compulsory school | 5566222013 | 80 | 46.9% | Skolkoll score 24 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ingridskolan, gymnasiet | Upper secondary school | 5566222013 | 60 | 66.8% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Solna | Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 700 | — | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Järvastadens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SOLNA KOMMUN | 80 | 69.6% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Johan Movingers Gymnasium | Upper secondary school | JOHAN MOVINGERS GYMNASIUM | 100 | 82.1% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| LBS Kreativa Gymnasiet Stockholm Norra | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 270 | 73.7% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Magelungens Grundskola Solna | Compulsory school | Magelhusen AB | 40 | 45.7% | Skolkoll score 29 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Move & Walk anpassad grundskola Solna | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | Move & Walk Förvaltning AB | — | — | No score |
| Move & Walk anpassad gymnasieskola Solna | Adapted upper secondary school | Move & Walk Förvaltning AB | — | — | No score |
| Noblaskolan Solna | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | AcadeMedia AB | 430 | 80.7% | Skolkoll score 73 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Parkskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SOLNA KOMMUN | 130 | 93% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Peabskolan Solna | Upper secondary school | Peabskolan AB | 70 | 84.3% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| ProCivitas Privata Gymnasium Karlberg | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 500 | 77% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Psykologigymnasiet | Upper secondary school | 5567295885 | 180 | 83.9% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Raoul Wallenbergskolan Bagartorp | Compulsory school | Almwik Holding AB | 560 | 61.6% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Raoul Wallenbergskolan Järvastaden | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Almwik Holding AB | 650 | 77.1% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Råsunda Centralskola | Compulsory school | SOLNA KOMMUN | 360 | 74.4% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Råsunda skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SOLNA KOMMUN | 500 | 81.2% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skytteholmsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SOLNA KOMMUN | 230 | 78.7% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Solna anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | SOLNA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Solna anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | SOLNA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Solna anpassad gymnasieskola nationellt program | Adapted upper secondary school | SOLNA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Solna Enskilda Skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | 5565075586 | 30 | 63.7% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Solna Gymnasium | Upper secondary school | SOLNA KOMMUN | 680 | 80.5% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Svedenskolan Bergshamra | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Nappa AB | 80 | 56.2% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Svedenskolan Bergshamras anpassade gymnasium | Adapted upper secondary school | Nappa AB | — | — | No score |
| Tallbackaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SOLNA KOMMUN | 410 | 65.5% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ulriksdalsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SOLNA KOMMUN | 590 | 76.7% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vittra Frösunda | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | AcadeMedia AB | 360 | 78.3% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Yrkesgymnasiet Solna | Upper secondary school | Edukatus Alliance Holding AB | 260 | 84.4% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in SolnaSolna 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solna you | — | 245.6Worse than neighbour average | 73.8%Worse than neighbour average | 131,887 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Sundbyberg | 2.6 km | 251.9Worse than neighbour average | 76.1%In line with neighbour average | 134,674 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Stockholm | 4.3 km | 251.9Worse than neighbour average | 78.1%In line with neighbour average | 160,660 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Danderyd | 5.2 km | 278.9Better than neighbour average | 81.5%Better than neighbour average | 135,411 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Lidingö | 8.9 km | 269.8Better than neighbour average | 75.6%In line with neighbour average | 130,348 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Sollentuna | 9.2 km | 258.7In line with neighbour average | 75.7%In line with neighbour average | 140,494 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Täby | 10.6 km | 260.3In line with neighbour average | 74.7%In line with neighbour average | 123,225 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 261.9 | 76.9% | 137,468 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 Solna 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 Solna municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Solna
Raoul Wallenbergskolan Bagartorp: Operating name changed from Raoul Wallenbergskolorna to Raoul Wallenbergskolan Bagartorp
Raoul Wallenbergskolan Järvastaden: Operating name changed from Raoul Wallenbergskolorna to Raoul Wallenbergskolan Järvastaden
Ingridskolan, gymnasiet: Register field changed from false to true
Yrkesgymnasiet Solna: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Dibber Rullen anpassad grundskola: Grades changed from 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
RINGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Noblaskolan Solna: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
Raoul Wallenbergskolan Bagartorp: School types changed from FTH, GR to GR
Raoul Wallenbergskolan Bagartorp: Grades changed from 6, 7, 8, 9 to 7, 8, 9
Raoul Wallenbergskolan Järvastaden: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Raoul Wallenbergskolan Bagartorp: School types changed from FTH, GR to GR
Raoul Wallenbergskolan Bagartorp: Grades changed from 6, 7, 8, 9 to 7, 8, 9
Raoul Wallenbergskolan Järvastaden: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
RINGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BMA BOLLEN: Renamed from BOLLEN to BMA BOLLEN
BMA CARL MALMSTENS VÄG: Renamed from CARL MALMSTENS VÄG to BMA CARL MALMSTENS VÄG
BMA CARL MALMSTENS VÄG: Address changed from Gumshornsgatan 15, 11460 STOCKHOLM to Gustafsvägen 18, 16958 SOLNA
BMA CHARLOTTENBURG: Renamed from CHARLOTTENBURG to BMA CHARLOTTENBURG
BMA GÖRAN PERSONS VÄG: Renamed from GÖRAN PERSONS VÄG to BMA GÖRAN PERSONS VÄG
BMA GÖRAN PERSONS VÄG: Address changed from Gumshornsgatan 15, 11460 STOCKHOLM to Gustafsvägen 18, 16958 SOLNA
BMA PAVILJONGEN: Renamed from PAVILJONGEN to BMA PAVILJONGEN
BMA PAVILJONGEN: Address changed from Gumshornsgatan 15, 11460 STOCKHOLM to Gustafsvägen 18, 16958 SOLNA
BMA VASAVÄGEN: Renamed from VASAVÄGEN to BMA VASAVÄGEN
BMA VASAVÄGEN: Address changed from Gumshornsgatan 15, 11460 STOCKHOLM to Gustafsvägen 18, 16958 SOLNA
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET LINGONTUVAN: Renamed from FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET LINGONTUVAN EKONOMISK FÖRENIN to FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET LINGONTUVAN
NORLANDIA FÖRSKOLOR DIKTAREN: Renamed from DIKTAREN to NORLANDIA FÖRSKOLOR DIKTAREN
NORLANDIA FÖRSKOLOR DIKTAREN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
PYSSLINGEN AGNESBERG: Renamed from AGNESBERG to PYSSLINGEN AGNESBERG
PYSSLINGEN KADETTEN: Renamed from KADETTEN to PYSSLINGEN KADETTEN
PYSSLINGEN KAROLINA: Renamed from KAROLINA to PYSSLINGEN KAROLINA
… and 276 older events.
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