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 Umeå municipality
200 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 Umeå, Västerbotten County. The three most common school forms: 108 preschool, 64 compulsory school, 55 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 Umeå
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
- 64
- Upper secondary
- 14
- Preschools
- 108
- Municipal
- 168
- Independent
- 32
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.
Umeå has 200 schools with a merit value of 229.8 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 81.6% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%).
200 schools24,228 pupils81.6% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Growing municipality (+0.8%)
Apply for a place in Umeå
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Umeå.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Umeå 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 Umeå e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Umeå
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 7.3 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average -18.8 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 81.6%) is 8.3 percentage points above the national average.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 14% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 131,657 SEK) is 9% lower than the national average (144,179 SEK).
Key metrics — Umeå municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
200Active schools168 municipal, 32 independent
24,228Total pupils64 compulsory, 14 upper secondary
12.5Pupils per teacherCompulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Umeå municipality has 200 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 229.8 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (81.6%, 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↓ -3.1 %
Trend: 237.1 to 229.8, down2020: 237.1 p2025: 229.8 p
Merit values have decreased by 7.3 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -2.3 %
Trend: 83.5 to 81.6, down2020: 83.5 %2025: 81.6 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 1.9 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +21.4 %
Trend: 108,474 to 131,657, up2020: 108,474 SEK2025: 131,657 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 23,183 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Umeå
- How many schools are there in Umeå?
- Umeå municipality has 200 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 64 of the units offer compulsory education, 14 offer upper-secondary education and 108 offer preschool. 168 of the units are municipal and 32 are independent. A total of 24,228 pupils attend schools in Umeå.
- What are the merit values in Umeå?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Umeå is 229.8 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Internationella Engelska Skolan Umeå with 250 points.
- Which school in Umeå has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Dragonskolan GY3 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Umeå at 100%. The municipality value is 81.6% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Umeå?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Umeå is 131,657 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 129,857 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Umeå 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 UmeåThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool queue in UmeåThe 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 transport17.9% 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: 4,368 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 Umeå compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
2/7Merit value 2025
3/7Qualified teachers 2025
1/7Cost/pupil 2025
Skolkoll score in Umeå
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 Umeå
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Umeå: 62 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Grubbeskolan 7-9 with Skolkoll score 75 out of 100. Municipal average 56, neutral midpoint 50.
62 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Umeå
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Umeå: 14 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Umeå Elitidrottsgymnasium with Skolkoll score 75 out of 100. Municipal average 58, neutral midpoint 50.
14 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Umeå
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affärsgymnasiet Sports Academy Umeå | Upper secondary school | Edukatus Alliance Holding AB | 130 | 69.4% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Below average. |
| Backens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 220 | 93.4% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Near average. |
| Berghemsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 230 | 75.3% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Near average. |
| Björkenskolan | Compulsory school | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 10 | 30.7% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Below average. Limited confidence. |
| Böleängsskolan 1 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 350 | 83.6% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Botsmarks skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 10 | — | — |
| Brännlands skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 40 | 87.7% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Near average. |
| Bräntbergsskolan | Compulsory school | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 100 | 84.9% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Near average. |
| Bräntbergsskolan AST | Compulsory school | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 30 | 89.2% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average. |
| Bullmarks skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 60 | 71% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Carlshöjdsskolan Anpassad grundskola 1-6 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | UMEÅ KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Carlshöjdsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 280 | 80.2% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Near average. |
| Carlslundsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 490 | 93.3% | Skolkoll score 72 out of 100. Near average. |
| Carlslundsskolan Anpassad grundskola 7-9 | Adapted compulsory school | UMEÅ KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Dragonskolan AGy | Adapted upper secondary school | UMEÅ KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Dragonskolan GY1 | Upper secondary school | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 230 | 95.3% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Below average. |
| Dragonskolan GY2 | Upper secondary school | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 450 | 98.1% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Near average. |
| Dragonskolan GY3 | Upper secondary school | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 410 | 100% | Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Near average. |
| Dragonskolan GY4 | Upper secondary school | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 620 | 93% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Near average. |
| Ersängsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 140 | 82.6% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Near average. |
| Ersängsskolan Anpassad grundskola 1-6 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | UMEÅ KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Ersängsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 200 | 74.1% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average. |
| Ersdungens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 200 | 80.1% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Ersmarks skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 150 | 84.6% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Flurkmarks skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 70 | 79.9% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Forslundagymnasiet AGy | Adapted upper secondary school | UMEÅ KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Forslundagymnasiet GY | Upper secondary school | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 190 | 91.4% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Grisbacka skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 390 | 81.6% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Near average. |
| Grubbeskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 490 | 93.1% | Skolkoll score 75 out of 100. Above average. |
| Hagaskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 520 | 85.4% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hällsboskolan Umeå | After-school care, Special needs school | SPECIALPEDAGOGISKA SKOLMYNDIGHETEN | — | — | — |
| Hannaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UMEÅ KRISTNA SKOLFÖRENING | 100 | 63.6% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Below average. |
| Hedlundaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 150 | 90.7% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hissjö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 100 | 72.9% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hörnefors Centralskola F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 390 | 82.9% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Idrottsgymnasiet Dragonskolan | Upper secondary school | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 300 | 82.9% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Near average. |
| Innertavle skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 90 | 90.6% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Near average. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Umeå | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 420 | — | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Kasamarks skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 140 | 83.5% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Linblommans skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 130 | 76.4% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Linneaskolan | Compulsory school | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 110 | 68.5% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Maja Beskowgymnasiet GY1 | Upper secondary school | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 410 | 95.9% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Near average. |
| Maja Beskowgymnasiet GY2 | Upper secondary school | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 60 | 65.3% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Maja Beskowskolan | Compulsory school | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 490 | 87.4% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Near average. |
| Mariaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UMEÅ KRISTNA FRISKOLEFÖRENING | 60 | 55.8% | Skolkoll score 28 out of 100. Below average. |
| Mariebergsskolan 1 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 270 | 86.6% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Mariehemsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 190 | 66.6% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Below average. |
| Midgårdsskolan AGy | Adapted upper secondary school | UMEÅ KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Midgårdsskolan GY | Upper secondary school | UMEÅ KOMMUN | 790 | 89.2% | Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Near average. |
| Minervagymnasium | Upper secondary school | Minervaskolan i Umeå AB | 740 | 97.4% | Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Near average. |
Preschools in UmeåUmeå has 108 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umeå you | — | 229.8 | 81.6% | 131,657 SEK |
| Vännäs | 26.5 km | 230.4 | 84.8% | 137,402 SEK |
| Nordmaling | 46 km | 222 | 86.9% | 176,461 SEK |
| Robertsfors | 47.8 km | 224.5 | 80% | 179,229 SEK |
| Bjurholm | 53.2 km | 196.6 | 75.8% | 180,707 SEK |
| Vindeln | 55 km | 199.9 | 63.2% | 162,509 SEK |
| Örnsköldsvik | 96.9 km | 216.8 | 78% | 138,234 SEK |
| Neighbour avg | 215 | 78.1% | 162,424 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 Umeå 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 Umeå municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Umeå
Obbola skola: Contact details changed from url: https://www.skola.umea.se/skolor/grundskolor/, email: maria.brandt@umea.se, phone: 090-163524 to url: https://www.skola.umea.se/skolor/grundskolor/, email: hakan.wallengren@umea.se, phone: 090-163524
Sofiehemsskolan: Address changed from Sofiehemsvägen 41-43, 90431 Umeå to Sofiehemsvägen 41, 90431 Umeå
Södra Ålidhemsskolan 6-9: Contact details changed from url: https://www.skola.umea.se/skolor/grundskolor/, email: Saknas@umea.se, phone: 090-164800 to url: https://www.skola.umea.se/skolor/grundskolor/, email: anna.ronnlund@umea.se, phone: 090-164800
Södra Ålidhemsskolan F-5: Contact details changed from url: https://www.skola.umea.se/skolor/grundskolor/, email: Saknas@umea.se, phone: 090-164800 to url: https://www.skola.umea.se/skolor/grundskolor/, email: anna.ronnlund@umea.se, phone: 090-164800
Affärsgymnasiet Sports Academy Umeå: Contact details changed from url: http://www.affarsgymnasiet.se, email: myndigheter@edukatus.se, phone: 090-124600 to url: https://www.affarsgymnasiet.se/umea/, email: myndigheter@edukatus.se, phone: 090-124600
Yrkesgymnasiet Umeå: Contact details changed from url: http://www.yrkesgymnasiet.se, email: myndigheter@edukatus.se, phone: 090-124600 to url: http://www.yrkesgymnasiet.se/umea/, email: myndigheter@edukatus.se, phone: 090-124600
FÖRSKOLAN BOTSMARK: Address changed from RÅGÅNGEN 7, 90337 UMEÅ to SKOLGATAN 31 A, 90325 UMEÅ
FÖRSKOLAN ERSMARK: Address changed from RÅGÅNGEN 7, 90337 UMEÅ to SKOLGATAN 31 A, 90325 UMEÅ
FÖRSKOLAN GRÖNSTENEN: Address changed from RÅGÅNGEN 7, 90337 UMEÅ to SKOLGATAN 31 A, 90325 UMEÅ
FÖRSKOLAN LINJALEN: Address changed from RÅGÅNGEN 7, 90337 UMEÅ to SKOLGATAN 31 A, 90325 UMEÅ
FÖRSKOLAN LUNDAGÅRD: Address changed from RÅGÅNGEN 7, 90337 UMEÅ to SKOLGATAN 31 A, 90325 UMEÅ
FÖRSKOLAN MARINAN: Address changed from RÅGÅNGEN 7, 90337 UMEÅ to SKOLGATAN 31 A, 90325 UMEÅ
FÖRSKOLAN MORGONSTJÄRNAN: Address changed from RÅGÅNGEN 7, 90337 UMEÅ to SKOLGATAN 31 A, 90325 UMEÅ
FÖRSKOLAN MYRSTACKEN: Address changed from RÅGÅNGEN 7, 90337 UMEÅ to SKOLGATAN 31 A, 90325 UMEÅ
FÖRSKOLAN PLUTO: Address changed from RÅGÅNGEN 7, 90337 UMEÅ to SKOLGATAN 31 A, 90325 UMEÅ
FÖRSKOLAN SMEDEN: Address changed from RÅGÅNGEN 7, 90337 UMEÅ to SKOLGATAN 31 A, 90325 UMEÅ
FÖRSKOLAN SNÖFLINGAN: Address changed from RÅGÅNGEN 7, 90337 UMEÅ to SKOLGATAN 31 A, 90325 UMEÅ
FÖRSKOLAN TOMTEBOGÅRD: Address changed from RÅGÅNGEN 7, 90337 UMEÅ to SKOLGATAN 31 A, 90325 UMEÅ
FÖRSKOLAN ÖSTERMALM: Address changed from RÅGÅNGEN 7, 90337 UMEÅ to SKOLGATAN 31 A, 90325 UMEÅ
Bullmarks skola: Address changed from Flodavägen 5, 91892 Bullmark to Björkallén 2A, 91892 Bullmark
Ersdungens skola: Contact details changed from url: https://www.skola.umea.se/skolor/grundskolor/, email: agneta.a.sundberg@umea.se, phone: 090-164606 to url: https://www.skola.umea.se/skolor/grundskolor/, email: jonas.eriksson@umea.se, phone: 090-164606
FÖRSKOLAN FJÄRILEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN PRATBUBBLAN UMEDALEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN PRATBUBBLAN VINDELN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN SNÖFLINGAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN SOLGLÄNTAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN TALLKOTTEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Mariaskolan: Head changed
Mariaskolan: Head changed
Backens skola: Address changed from Backenvägen 107-109, 90362 Umeå to Backenvägen 109, 90362 Umeå
… and 321 older events.
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