Preschool
Apply through the municipality's preschool queue. Place guarantee is normally within four months; fees are income-based.
Go to Stockholm e-service for preschool application (opens in a new window)
Schools in Stockholm municipality
1,263 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 Stockholm, Stockholm County. The three most common school forms: 885 preschool, 247 compulsory school, 213 after-school care (+7 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 5 July 2026. School data covers 2024/25; Kolada data may cover different periods.
The school landscape in Stockholm
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
- 247
- Upper secondary
- 97
- Preschools
- 885
- Municipal
- 686
- Independent
- 577
School-form counts come from Skolverket's school-unit register for 2024/25. Kolada municipal metrics usually cover compulsory school and may use different periods.
Stockholm has 1263 schools with a merit value of 251.9 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is above the national average. Teacher qualification: 78.1% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%).
1263 schools182,028 pupils78.1% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Stockholm
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Stockholm.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Stockholm 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 Stockholm e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Stockholm
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 251.9) is 23.4 points above the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average +11.8 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 78.1%) is 4.8 percentage points above the national average.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +3.4 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 20% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Stockholm municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
1,263Active schools686 municipal, 577 independent
182,028Total pupils247 compulsory, 97 upper secondary
13.6Pupils per teacherCompulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Stockholm municipality has 1,263 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 251.9 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (78.1%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is above the national average 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↓ -0.8 %
Trend: 253.9 to 251.9, down2020: 253.9 p2025: 251.9 p
Merit values have decreased by 2 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +4.6 %
Trend: 74.7 to 78.1, up2020: 74.7 %2025: 78.1 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 3.4 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +23.4 %
Trend: 130,247 to 160,660, up2020: 130,247 SEK2025: 160,660 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 30,413 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Stockholm
- How many schools are there in Stockholm?
- Stockholm municipality has 1,263 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 247 of the units offer compulsory education, 97 offer upper-secondary education and 885 offer preschool. 686 of the units are municipal and 577 are independent. A total of 182,028 pupils attend schools in Stockholm.
- What are the merit values in Stockholm?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Stockholm is 251.9 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Fredrikshovs slotts skola with 311.2 points.
- Which school in Stockholm has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- FÖRSKOLAN BAMSE, SPRÅKFÖRSKOLAN has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Stockholm at 100%. The municipality value is 78.1% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Stockholm?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Stockholm is 160,660 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 165,720 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Stockholm 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 StockholmThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool queue in StockholmThe 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 transport39.7% 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: 4,763 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 Stockholm compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
4/7Merit value 2025
3/7Qualified teachers 2025
7/7Cost/pupil 2025
Skolkoll score in Stockholm
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 Stockholm
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Stockholm: 229 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Enskilda gymnasiet, gr with Skolkoll score 86 out of 100. Municipal average 56, neutral midpoint 50.
229 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Stockholm
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Stockholm: 91 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Enskilda gymnasiet, gy with Skolkoll score 77 out of 100. Municipal average 52, neutral midpoint 50.
91 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Stockholm ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Stockholm
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrahamsbergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 590 | 84% | Skolkoll score 72 out of 100. Near average. |
| Adolf Fredriks musikklasser | Compulsory school | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 1,100 | 85.8% | Skolkoll score 75 out of 100. Above average. |
| Adolfsbergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 330 | 79% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Affärsgymnasiet Stockholm | Upper secondary school | Edukatus Alliance Holding AB | 220 | 81.5% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Below average. |
| Akalla grundskola F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 480 | 66.7% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Alla Nationers Fria Skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | IDEELLA FÖRENINGEN FÖR ALLA NATIONERS FRIA SKOLA | 110 | 34% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Below average. |
| Ålstensskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 380 | 94.6% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Alviksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 820 | 77.1% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Amerikanska Gymnasiet Stockholm | Upper secondary school | Amerikanska Gymnasiet i Sverige AB | 590 | 73.9% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Below average. |
| Amerikanska Gymnasiet Stockholm Campus Frescati Hage | Upper secondary school | Amerikanska Gymnasiet i Sverige AB | 440 | 78.4% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Below average. |
| Anna Whitlocks gymnasium | Upper secondary school | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 2,220 | 97.3% | Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Near average. |
| Anpassad gymnasieskola Grillska Liljeholmen | Adapted upper secondary school | STADSMISSIONENS SKOLSTIFTELSE | — | — | — |
| Apolloniosskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Suzang Stockholm Holding AB | 100 | 64.3% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Äppelviksskolan | Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 530 | 84.9% | Skolkoll score 75 out of 100. Above average. |
| Årsta Gårds anpassade grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN ÅRSTA GÅRD | — | — | — |
| Årsta Gårds anpassade gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | STIFTELSEN ÅRSTA GÅRD | — | — | — |
| Årstadalsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 300 | 85.5% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Årstaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 800 | 83.9% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Near average. |
| Askebyskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 240 | 72.3% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Near average. |
| Åsö grundskola | Compulsory school | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 220 | 88.7% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Near average. |
| Aspdammskolan | Compulsory school | Lilla Park och Min Skola AB | 40 | 74.3% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Below average. |
| Aspuddens skola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 700 | 76.5% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Below average. |
| Bäckahagens skola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 630 | 81.2% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Below average. |
| Backluraskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 390 | 93.6% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Bagarmossens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 790 | 84.6% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Near average. |
| Bandhagens skola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 380 | 89.4% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Near average. |
| Beckombergaskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 440 | 76.7% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Near average. |
| Bergstrands Gymnasium Stockholm | Upper secondary school | RegattaKompetens AB | 240 | 64% | Skolkoll score 32 out of 100. Below average. |
| Bergsundsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Livslinjen Terapi och Konsult Sverige AB | 70 | 63.6% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Below average. |
| Bernadottegymnasiet | Upper secondary school | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 450 | 81.1% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Betty Petterssons gymnasium | Upper secondary school | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 370 | 93.3% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Below average. |
| Birger Jarls Gymnasium (A1) | Upper secondary school | Procurama AB | 100 | 72.4% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Below average. |
| Birger Jarls Gymnasium (A2) | Upper secondary school | Procurama AB | 180 | 72.7% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Below average. |
| Björkhagens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 710 | 81.3% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Near average. |
| Björnbodaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 190 | 70.1% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Below average. |
| Björngårdsskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 370 | 87.4% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Blackebergs gymnasium | Upper secondary school | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 1,300 | 93.8% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Near average. |
| Blackebergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 340 | 69.1% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Below average. |
| Blommensbergsskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Bobergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 720 | 94% | Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Near average. |
| Bredängsskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 380 | 84.2% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Near average. |
| Bromma Enskilda Skola ek.fören. | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Bromma Enskilda Skola ekonomisk förening | 140 | 80.4% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Bromma gymnasium | Upper secondary school | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 1,400 | 94.9% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Near average. |
| Bromma kyrkskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 60 | — | — |
| Bromstensskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 390 | 84.8% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Brotorpsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | STOCKHOLMS KOMMUN | 310 | 90% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Campus Manilla | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Campus Manilla Utbildning AB | 500 | 85.2% | Skolkoll score 80 out of 100. Above average. |
| Campus Manilla Gymnasium | Upper secondary school | Campus Manilla Utbildning AB | 250 | 78.9% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Near average. |
| Carlssons skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | FÖRENINGEN FÖR CARLSSONS SKOLA | 620 | 88.9% | Skolkoll score 82 out of 100. Above average. |
| Designgymnasiet Kungsholmen | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 350 | 92% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Near average. |
Preschools in StockholmStockholm has 885 preschools. Group sizes, staff and after-school care are listed separately.
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The 6 closest municipalities by geographic distance. Colour coding: better / average / worse than neighbour average (±3 %).
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value (2025) | Qual. teachers (2025) | Cost/pupil (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm you | — | 251.9 | 78.1% | 160,660 SEK |
| Solna | 4.8 km | 245.6 | 73.8% | 131,887 SEK |
| Sundbyberg | 7.7 km | 251.9 | 76.1% | 134,674 SEK |
| Danderyd | 9.2 km | 278.9 | 81.5% | 135,411 SEK |
| Lidingö | 9.3 km | 269.8 | 75.6% | 129,633 SEK |
| Huddinge | 9.3 km | 243.8 | 73% | 142,754 SEK |
| Nacka | 11.1 km | 264.1 | 80.9% | 119,529 SEK |
| Neighbour avg | 259 | 76.8% | 132,314 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 Stockholm 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 2024/25. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison
See how Stockholm municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Stockholm
FUTURASKOLAN INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL BRUNBÄRSVÄGEN: Renamed from Förskola 913400 to FUTURASKOLAN INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL BRUNBÄRSVÄGEN
FUTURASKOLAN INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL BRUNBÄRSVÄGEN: Operating name changed from Förskola 913400 to FUTURASKOLAN INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL BRUNBÄRSVÄGEN
FUTURASKOLAN INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL BRUNBÄRSVÄGEN: Operator name changed to: Futuraskolan AB (previously: Okänd huvudman)
FUTURASKOLAN INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL BRUNBÄRSVÄGEN: Address changed from Erik Dahlbergsgatan 58-62, 11557 STOCKHOLM to BRUNBÄRSVÄGEN 7, 11421 STOCKHOLM
FÖRSKOLAN BILD OCH TANKE: Renamed from Förskola 379998 to FÖRSKOLAN BILD OCH TANKE
FÖRSKOLAN BILD OCH TANKE: Operating name changed from Förskola 379998 to FÖRSKOLAN BILD OCH TANKE
FÖRSKOLAN BILD OCH TANKE: Operator name changed to: Bild & Begrepp AB (previously: Okänd huvudman)
FÖRSKOLAN BUBBLAN: Renamed from Förskola 721555 to FÖRSKOLAN BUBBLAN
FÖRSKOLAN BUBBLAN: Operating name changed from Förskola 721555 to FÖRSKOLAN BUBBLAN
FÖRSKOLAN BUBBLAN: Operator name changed to: Barnstugan Hälsingegatan 14 - 16 AB (previously: Okänd huvudman)
FÖRSKOLAN BUBBLAN: Address changed from Box 15050, 10465 STOCKHOLM to HÄLSINGEGATAN 14-16, 11323 STOCKHOLM
FÖRSKOLAN DELFI: Renamed from Förskola 846555 to FÖRSKOLAN DELFI
FÖRSKOLAN DELFI: Operating name changed from Förskola 846555 to FÖRSKOLAN DELFI
FÖRSKOLAN DELFI: Operator name changed to: Delfi Ekonomisk Förening (previously: Okänd huvudman)
FÖRSKOLAN DEN LILLE PRINSEN: Renamed from Förskola 730936 to FÖRSKOLAN DEN LILLE PRINSEN
FÖRSKOLAN DEN LILLE PRINSEN: Operating name changed from Förskola 730936 to FÖRSKOLAN DEN LILLE PRINSEN
FÖRSKOLAN DEN LILLE PRINSEN: Operator name changed to: Den Lille Prinsen Ekonomisk Förening (previously: Okänd huvudman)
FÖRSKOLAN DEN LILLE PRINSEN: Address changed from Svartmangatan 6g, 11129 STOCKHOLM to SVARTMANGATAN 6 G, 11129 STOCKHOLM
FÖRSKOLAN DREJAREN: Renamed from Förskola 331644 to FÖRSKOLAN DREJAREN
FÖRSKOLAN DREJAREN: Operating name changed from Förskola 331644 to FÖRSKOLAN DREJAREN
FÖRSKOLAN DREJAREN: Operator name changed to: Barnstugan Hälsingegatan 14 - 16 AB (previously: Okänd huvudman)
FÖRSKOLAN DREJAREN: Address changed from Box 15050, 10465 STOCKHOLM to TOMTEBOGATAN 25, 11338 STOCKHOLM
FÖRSKOLAN ELDAREN: Renamed from Förskola 273727 to FÖRSKOLAN ELDAREN
FÖRSKOLAN ELDAREN: Operating name changed from Förskola 273727 to FÖRSKOLAN ELDAREN
FÖRSKOLAN ELDAREN: Operator name changed to: Barnstugan Hälsingegatan 14 - 16 AB (previously: Okänd huvudman)
FÖRSKOLAN ELDAREN: Address changed from Box 15050, 10465 STOCKHOLM to TOMTEBOGATAN 14, 11339 STOCKHOLM
FÖRSKOLAN ELVAN: Renamed from Förskola 547638 to FÖRSKOLAN ELVAN
FÖRSKOLAN ELVAN: Operating name changed from Förskola 547638 to FÖRSKOLAN ELVAN
FÖRSKOLAN ELVAN: Operator name changed to: Daghemmet Yttersta Tvärgränd Ekonomiska Förening (previously: Okänd huvudman)
FÖRSKOLAN ESSINGEBARNEN: Renamed from Förskola 643125 to FÖRSKOLAN ESSINGEBARNEN
… and 4957 older events.
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