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Schools in Upplands-Bro municipality
42 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 Upplands-Bro, Stockholm County. The three most common school forms: 23 preschool, 15 compulsory school, 12 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 Upplands-Bro
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
- 15
- Upper secondary
- 1
- Preschools
- 23
- Municipal
- 29
- Independent
- 13
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.
Upplands-Bro has 42 schools with a merit value of 228 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 70.3% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
42 schools6,523 pupils70.3% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Growing municipality (+1.4%)
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Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
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Apply through the regional upper-secondary admissions system. Admission results are normally published in July.
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Summary — Upplands-Bro
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Schools perform on average +13.6 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 70.3%) is 3 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +4.1 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 6% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 137,621 SEK) is 5% lower than the national average (144,800 SEK).
Key metrics — Upplands-Bro municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 42
- 29 municipal, 13 independent
- Total pupils
- 6,523
- 15 compulsory, 1 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 228
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 70.3%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.3
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Upplands-Bro municipality has 42 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 228 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (70.3%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is below 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↓ -1.8 %
Trend: 232.2 to 228, down2020: 232.2 p2025: 228 p
Merit values have decreased by 4.2 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +6.2 %
Trend: 66.2 to 70.3, up2020: 66.2 %2025: 70.3 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 4.1 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +15.3 %
Trend: 119,379 to 137,621, up2020: 119,379 SEK2025: 137,621 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 18,242 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Upplands-Bro
- How many schools are there in Upplands-Bro?
- Upplands-Bro municipality has 42 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 15 of the units offer compulsory education, 1 offers upper-secondary education and 23 offer preschool. 29 of the units are municipal and 13 are independent. A total of 6,523 pupils attend schools in Upplands-Bro.
- What are the merit values in Upplands-Bro?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Upplands-Bro is 228 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Hagnässkolan with 243.3 points.
- Which school in Upplands-Bro has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Urfjälls Montessoriskola has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Upplands-Bro at 91%. The municipality value is 70.3% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Upplands-Bro?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Upplands-Bro is 137,621 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 144,370 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Upplands-Bro organises school choice, mother-tongue teaching, student health and school transport.
The municipality follows Skolverket's general guidance on school choice.
School choice window: usually 15 Jan–15 Feb. Check the municipality's own calendar.
Skolverket: Choosing a schoolThe 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 transport54.6% 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: 3,891 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 Upplands-Bro compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 5/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 6/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 3/7
Skolkoll score in Upplands-Bro
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 Upplands-Bro
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Upplands-Bro: 13 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Urfjälls Montessoriskola with Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Municipal average 47, neutral midpoint 50.
13 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Upplands-Bro
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Upplands-Bro: 1 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Upplands-Brogymnasiet with Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Lowest: Upplands-Brogymnasiet with Skolkoll score 42 out of 100.
1 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
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Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Upplands-Bro
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | UPPLANDS-BRO KOMMUN | 270 | 69.1% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bergshöjdens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school | UPPLANDS-BRO KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Broskolan | Compulsory school | UPPLANDS-BRO KOMMUN | 310 | 57.1% | Skolkoll score 28 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Brunnaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPLANDS-BRO KOMMUN | 220 | 85.4% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ekhammarskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | UPPLANDS-BRO KOMMUN | 770 | 69.7% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Finnstaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | UPPLANDS-BRO KOMMUN | 330 | 78.6% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hagnässkolan | Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | UPPLANDS-BRO KOMMUN | 460 | 75.2% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Härneviskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | UPPLANDS-BRO KOMMUN | 390 | 67.1% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| JENSEN grundskola Bro-Mälarstrand | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | JENSEN group AB | 550 | 70.8% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| JENSEN grundskola Bro-Mälarstrand 4-9 | Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | JENSEN group AB | — | — | No score |
| Källskolan 6-9 | Compulsory school | FÖRENINGEN FÖR KRISTEN SKOLA I UPPLANDS-BRO | 60 | 66.8% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Källskolan F-5 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | FÖRENINGEN FÖR KRISTEN SKOLA I UPPLANDS-BRO | 120 | 51.8% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lillsjöskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPLANDS-BRO KOMMUN | 310 | 74.8% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Råbyskolan Anpassad skola | Adapted compulsory school, Adapted upper secondary school, Adult education, After-school care, Preschool class | UPPLANDS-BRO KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Tjustaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | UPPLANDS-BRO KOMMUN | 100 | 55.5% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Upplands-Brogymnasiet | Upper secondary school | UPPLANDS-BRO KOMMUN | 880 | 86.7% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Urfjälls Montessoriskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | UBIM | 50 | 91% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in Upplands-BroUpplands-Bro has 23 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upplands-Bro you | — | 228Worse than neighbour average | 70.3%In line with neighbour average | 137,621 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Järfälla | 11.4 km | 229Worse than neighbour average | 72.9%In line with neighbour average | 131,532 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Upplands Väsby | 12.4 km | 243.6In line with neighbour average | 71.2%In line with neighbour average | 141,118 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Håbo | 13.1 km | 223.2Worse than neighbour average | 71%In line with neighbour average | 143,452 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Sigtuna | 14.9 km | 225.8Worse than neighbour average | 61.7%Worse than neighbour average | 145,023 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Sollentuna | 15.3 km | 258.7Better than neighbour average | 75.7%Better than neighbour average | 140,494 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Sundbyberg | 20.4 km | 251.9Better than neighbour average | 76.1%Better than neighbour average | 134,674 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 238.7 | 71.4% | 139,382 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 Upplands-Bro 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.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 Upplands-Bro municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Upplands-Bro
Upplands-Brogymnasiet: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Bergshöjdens skola: Renamed from Resursskolan to Bergshöjdens skola
Bergshöjdens skola: Operating name changed from Resursskolan to Bergshöjdens skola
Bergshöjdens skola: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Bergshöjdens skola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
JENSEN grundskola Bro-Mälarstrand 4-9: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
JENSEN grundskola Bro-Mälarstrand: Operating name changed from JENSEN grundskola Bro Mälarstrand to JENSEN grundskola Bro Mälarstrand F-3
JENSEN grundskola Bro-Mälarstrand: Address changed from Bondhagsvägen 4, 19733 Bro to Landbovägen 2, 19733 Bro
JENSEN grundskola Bro-Mälarstrand: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 1, 2, 3
JENSEN grundskola Bro-Mälarstrand 4-9: School types changed from GR to GR, OPPFTH
FÖRSKOLAN VÄXTHUSET: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
ARTISTEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BERGSHÖJDEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BLOMMAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BRUNNA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FINNSTABERG: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN VÄXTHUSET: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HAGNÄS: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HÅBO-TIBBLE: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KLOCKARÄNGEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KRISTALLENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
LILLSJÖ: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
NORRBODA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
RINGBLOMMANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
ROSENÄNGEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
RÅBY: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
RÖNNBÄRET: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
ARTISTEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
BERGSHÖJDEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
BLOMMAN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
… and 84 older events.
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