Best independent schools in Umeå 2024/25
Compare the 6 independent compulsory schools in Umeå ranked by Skolkoll score, with the Year 9 final-grade score as context. Average merit 225.2 points (2.5 points below the national average). SALSA deviation and teacher certification shown as context. Data from Skolverket.
How we ranked
The list contains independent compulsory schools in Umeå (operator type = "enskild") that have published a Year 9 final-grade score. Schools are sorted on the Skolkoll score, the same 0–100 measure shown on school pages — it combines results, staffing, value-added, safety and resources. Where a dimension lacks school-specific data the neutral value 50 is used. The SALSA deviation is also shown separately as context. For compulsory schools, the SALSA residual is part of the value-added score dimension when available, but it is not a standalone quality grade.The Year 9 score, teacher certification and pupil counts are shown for every school so you can read the ranking in context.
Note: "Best" here is a data-driven comparison based on public statistics — not necessarily the best school for your child. Independent schools may have a different pupil composition than the municipal alternatives; use the SALSA deviation for an adjusted view.Read the full methodology →
Data coverage and sorting
6 schools are included. 6 have a displayed Skolkoll score; 0 have no displayed score because the sample or data coverage is too small.
- Filter
- Independent compulsory schools in Umeå with a published Year 9 final-grade score.
- Sorting
- Descending by Skolkoll score. Displayed ranks use rounded-score competition ranking so sub-point differences are not overstated.
- Score weights
- Results 30%, staff 25%, value-added/SALSA 20%, safety 15%, resources 10%. Missing school-specific dimensions use the neutral value 50.
- Coverage
- 4 rows have 4-5 real score dimensions, 2 have 2-3, 0 have 1, 0 have 0 or unknown. Average: 3.8 of 5 dimensions.
- Sources
- Skolverket, Swedish Schools Inspectorate, Statistics Sweden, Kolada and SALSA where available. SALSA year: 2024/25.
- Latest data year
- 2024/25
Top 6 independent schools in Umeå
| # | School | Skolkoll score | Year 9 score | SALSA deviation | Cert. teachers | Pupils | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prolympia, Umeå | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Near average. | 248.4 | -7.0 | 84% | 330 | ULNO AB |
| 2 | Internationella Engelska Skolan Umeå | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. | 250.0 | +6.0 | —Data missing — the Swedish National Agency for Education has not published this value. | 420 | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige AB |
| 3 | Umeå Waldorfskola, gr | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Near average. | 232.8 | -33.0 | —Data missing — the Swedish National Agency for Education has not published this value. | 210 | STIFTELSEN UMEÅ WALDORFSKOLA R KARLSSON MFL |
| 4 | Minervaskolan | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Below average. | 232.6 | -18.0 | 71% | 610 | MINERVASKOLAN I UMEÅ AB |
| 5 | Hannaskolan | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Below average. | 203.8 | —Too few students — the sample is too small to show a reliable value. | 64% | 100 | UMEÅ KRISTNA SKOLFÖRENING |
| 6 | Mariaskolan | Skolkoll score 28 out of 100. Below average. | 183.3 | -67.0 | 56% | 60 | UMEÅ KRISTNA FRISKOLEFÖRENING |
Independent schools in Umeå vs national average
Independent schools in Umeå have an average final-grade score of 225.2 points, which is 2.5 points below the national average (227.7 points). For a comparison with municipal schools in the same municipality, see the link below.
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Source: Skolverket. The final-grade score is the average Year 9 grade points, 2024/25. The SALSA deviation refers to 2024/25.