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 Upplands Väsby municipality
56 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 Väsby, Stockholm County. The three most common school forms: 31 preschool, 17 compulsory school, 14 after-school care (+5 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 Väsby
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
- 17
- Upper secondary
- 2
- Preschools
- 31
- Municipal
- 21
- Independent
- 35
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 Väsby has 56 schools with a merit value of 243.6 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is above the national average. Teacher qualification: 71.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
56 schools8,510 pupils71.2% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Upplands Väsby
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Upplands Väsby.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Upplands Väsby 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 Upplands Väsby e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Upplands Väsby
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 243.6) is 15.1 points above the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average +16.4 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- Merit value has increased by 6.5 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 71.2%) is 2.1 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +3.3 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Upplands Väsby municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 56
- 21 municipal, 35 independent
- Total pupils
- 8,510
- 17 compulsory, 2 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 243.6
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 71.2%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.1
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Upplands Väsby municipality has 56 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 243.6 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (71.2%, 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↑ +2.7 %
Trend: 237.1 to 243.6, up2020: 237.1 p2025: 243.6 p
Merit values have increased by 6.5 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +4.9 %
Trend: 67.9 to 71.2, up2020: 67.9 %2025: 71.2 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 3.3 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +14.4 %
Trend: 123,344 to 141,118, up2020: 123,344 SEK2025: 141,118 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 17,774 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Upplands Väsby
- How many schools are there in Upplands Väsby?
- Upplands Väsby municipality has 56 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 17 of the units offer compulsory education, 2 offer upper-secondary education and 31 offer preschool. 21 of the units are municipal and 35 are independent. A total of 8,510 pupils attend schools in Upplands Väsby.
- What are the merit values in Upplands Väsby?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Upplands Väsby is 243.6 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Internationella Engelska Skolan Upplands Väsby with 267.8 points.
- Which school in Upplands Väsby has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Väsby Nya Gymnasium has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Upplands Väsby at 92.8%. The municipality value is 71.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Upplands Väsby?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Upplands Väsby is 141,118 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 168,348 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Upplands Väsby 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 Upplands VäsbyThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in Upplands VäsbyThe 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 transport42.5% 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: 5,487 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 Väsby compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 3/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 5/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 6/7
Skolkoll score in Upplands Väsby
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 Väsby
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Upplands Väsby: 17 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Internationella Engelska Skolan Upplands Väsby with Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Municipal average 48, neutral midpoint 50.
17 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Upplands Väsby
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Upplands Väsby: 2 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Yrkesgymnasiet Väsby with Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Lowest: Väsby Nya Gymnasium with Skolkoll score 43 out of 100.
2 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Upplands Väsby ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Upplands Väsby
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bollstanäs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPLANDS VÄSBY KOMMUN | 420 | 90.6% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Breddenskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPLANDS VÄSBY KOMMUN | 270 | 86.9% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ekebo anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | UPPLANDS VÄSBY KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Engelska Språkskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN SPRÅKSKOLAN I UPPLANDS VÄSBY | 210 | 46.9% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Grimstaskolan | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | UPPLANDS VÄSBY KOMMUN | 410 | 61% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Upplands Väsby | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 530 | — | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lärande Grundskola Fresta | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Gen Futura AB | 240 | 69.4% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lärande Grundskola Magneten | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Gen Futura AB | 20 | 44.5% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Lärande Grundskola Oden | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Gen Futura AB | 170 | 81.7% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lärande Grundskola Vira | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Gen Futura AB | 330 | 70.1% | Skolkoll score 29 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nordanskolan | Compulsory school | UPPLANDS VÄSBY KOMMUN | 30 | 39.2% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Runby skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPLANDS VÄSBY KOMMUN | 950 | 78.1% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sandbergska skolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Edukatus Alliance Holding AB | 310 | 57.6% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sjumilaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPLANDS VÄSBY KOMMUN | 50 | 64.1% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Södervikskolan AB | Compulsory school | DeMina Holding AB | 470 | 70.9% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sverigefinska Språkskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN SPRÅKSKOLAN I UPPLANDS VÄSBY | 120 | 53.6% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Väsby Nya Gymnasium | Upper secondary school | UPPLANDS VÄSBY KOMMUN | 560 | 92.8% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Väsby skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPLANDS VÄSBY KOMMUN | 540 | 66.7% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vittra Väsby | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | AcadeMedia AB | 360 | 77.9% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Yrkesgymnasiet Väsby | Upper secondary school | Edukatus Alliance Holding AB | 140 | 68.1% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in Upplands VäsbyUpplands Väsby has 31 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 Väsby you | — | 243.6In line with neighbour average | 71.2%In line with neighbour average | 141,118 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Sollentuna | 8.1 km | 258.7Better than neighbour average | 75.7%Better than neighbour average | 140,494 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Vallentuna | 10.4 km | 238.6In line with neighbour average | 71.9%In line with neighbour average | 123,817 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Täby | 11 km | 260.3Better than neighbour average | 74.7%Better than neighbour average | 123,225 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Järfälla | 11.5 km | 229Worse than neighbour average | 72.9%In line with neighbour average | 131,532 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Upplands-Bro | 12.4 km | 228Worse than neighbour average | 70.3%In line with neighbour average | 137,621 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Sigtuna | 13.6 km | 225.8Worse than neighbour average | 61.7%Worse than neighbour average | 145,023 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 240.1 | 71.2% | 133,619 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 Väsby 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 Upplands Väsby municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Upplands Väsby
Internationella Engelska Skolan Upplands Väsby: Operating name changed from Internationella Engelska Skolan Väsby to Internationella Engelska Skolan Upplands Väsby
Yrkesgymnasiet Väsby: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Engelska Språkskolan: Renamed from Engelska skolan Upplands Väsby to Engelska Språkskolan
Sverigefinska Språkskolan: Renamed from Sverigefinska skolan i Upplands Väsby to Sverigefinska Språkskolan
BORGEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BRYGGAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HOPPREPET: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
RINGBLOMMAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SKOGSBRYNET: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SKOGSDUNGEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SPARGRISEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BORGEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
BRYGGAN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
ENGELSKA SKOLANS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from ENGELSKA SKOLANS FÖRSKOLAN to ENGELSKA SKOLANS FÖRSKOLA
HOPPREPET: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
PELIKANEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
RINGBLOMMAN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
SKOGSBRYNET: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
SKOGSDUNGEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
SPARGRISEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Yrkesgymnasiet Väsby: Programme offer changed from 7 program to 8 program
ENGELSKA SKOLANS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from ENGELSKA SKOLANS FÖRSKOLAN to ENGELSKA SKOLANS FÖRSKOLA
PELIKANEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Iris Hadar AB: Renamed from Iris Hadar to Iris Hadar AB
Iris Hadar AB: Renamed from Iris Hadar to Iris Hadar AB
Vuxenutbildningen: Address changed from Anton Tamms väg 1, 19433 Upplands Väsby to Love Almqvists torg 1, 19477 Upplands Väsby
Väsby Vuxenutbildning SFI: Address changed from Anton Tamms väg 1, 19433 Upplands Väsby to Love Almqvists torg 1, 19477 Upplands Väsby
Iris Hadar AB: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-07-01
Sandbergska skolan: Renamed from Sandbergska skolan Upplands Väsby to Sandbergska skolan
Sandbergska skolan: Operating name changed from Skolalliansen i Sverige AB to Sandbergska skolan Upplands Väsby
… and 133 older events.
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