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 Uppsala municipality
324 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 Uppsala, Uppsala County. The three most common school forms: 198 preschool, 77 compulsory school, 68 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 Uppsala
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
- 77
- Upper secondary
- 25
- Preschools
- 198
- Municipal
- 182
- Independent
- 142
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.
Uppsala has 324 schools with a merit value of 242.4 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is above the national average. Teacher qualification: 77.1% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
324 schools44,970 pupils77.1% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Growing municipality (+0.7%)
Apply for a place in Uppsala
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Uppsala.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Uppsala 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 Uppsala e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Uppsala
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 242.4) is 13.9 points above the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average +6 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 77.1%) is 3.8 percentage points above the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +2.6 percentage points over the measurement period.
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 129,893 SEK) is 10% lower than the national average (144,800 SEK).
Key metrics — Uppsala municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 324
- 182 municipal, 142 independent
- Total pupils
- 44,970
- 77 compulsory, 25 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 242.4
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 77.1%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.1
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Uppsala municipality has 324 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 242.4 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (77.1%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is above 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→ unchanged
Trend: 242.8 to 242.4, stable2020: 242.8 p2025: 242.4 p
Merit values have remained stable since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +3.5 %
Trend: 74.5 to 77.1, up2020: 74.5 %2025: 77.1 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 2.6 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +20.3 %
Trend: 107,958 to 129,893, up2020: 107,958 SEK2025: 129,893 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 21,936 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Uppsala
- How many schools are there in Uppsala?
- Uppsala municipality has 324 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 77 of the units offer compulsory education, 25 offer upper-secondary education and 198 offer preschool. 182 of the units are municipal and 142 are independent. A total of 44,970 pupils attend schools in Uppsala.
- What are the merit values in Uppsala?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Uppsala is 242.4 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Uppsala Musikklasser with 297.2 points.
- Which school in Uppsala has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Lundellska skolan has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Uppsala at 98.9%. The municipality value is 77.1% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Uppsala?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Uppsala is 129,893 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 131,051 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Uppsala 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 UppsalaThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in UppsalaThe 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 transport31.5% 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: 4,494 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 Uppsala compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 1/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 3/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 1/7
Skolkoll score in Uppsala
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 Uppsala
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Uppsala: 76 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Vaksalaskolan with Skolkoll score 79 out of 100. Municipal average 56, neutral midpoint 50.
76 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Uppsala
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Uppsala: 24 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Lundellska skolan with Skolkoll score 74 out of 100. Municipal average 53, neutral midpoint 50.
24 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Uppsala ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Uppsala
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affärsgymnasiet Uppsala | Upper secondary school | Edukatus Alliance Holding AB | 290 | 94.4% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| AG International School Uppsala | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class, Upper secondary school | 5591668248 | 10 | — | No score |
| Almtunaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 480 | 74.7% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Almunge skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 520 | 72.4% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Amerikanska Gymnasiet Uppsala | Upper secondary school | Amerikanska Gymnasiet i Sverige AB | 250 | 70.8% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ångelstaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 270 | 80.2% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ansgargymnasiet | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | Stiftelsen Livets Ord, Bibelcenter O Förlag | 100 | 83.3% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ansgarskolorna Emanuelskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | Stiftelsen Livets Ord, Bibelcenter O Förlag | — | — | No score |
| Ansgarskolorna Fridhemsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Stiftelsen Livets Ord, Bibelcenter O Förlag | 120 | 82.4% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ansgarskolorna Källskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Stiftelsen Livets Ord, Bibelcenter O Förlag | 100 | 54.8% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ansgarskolorna Kyrkskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | Stiftelsen Livets Ord, Bibelcenter O Förlag | 220 | 76.3% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ansgarskolorna Trädgårdsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | Stiftelsen Livets Ord, Bibelcenter O Förlag | 150 | 64.5% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ärentunaskolan | Compulsory school | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 480 | 83.1% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Årsta anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | UPPSALA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Årstaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 380 | 86.2% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bälinge skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 300 | 82.4% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Berga anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | UPPSALA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Bergaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 260 | 86.2% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bergstrands Gymnasium Uppsala | Upper secondary school | RegattaKompetens AB | 290 | 85.9% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Björklinge skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 430 | 75.6% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Björkvallsskolan | Compulsory school | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 420 | 65.4% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Börje skola | Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 120 | 97% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Celsiusskolan | Upper secondary school | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 1,070 | 97.3% | Skolkoll score 73 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Cultus gymnasium | Upper secondary school | FOLKUNIVERSITETET STIFTELSEN KURSVERKSAMHETEN VID UPPSALA UNIVERSITET | 100 | 93.5% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Danmarks skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 120 | 75.1% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Domarringens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 470 | 90.3% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Uppsala | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 360 | 96.2% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ekuddenskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 80 | 83.4% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ellen Fries gymnasium | Upper secondary school | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 620 | 84.1% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Eriksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 230 | 84.4% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Flogstaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 130 | 90.5% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fredrika Bremerskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 260 | 76.9% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Funbo skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 110 | 75.5% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gamla Uppsala skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 250 | 75.3% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gåvsta skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 440 | 84.7% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gluntens Montessoriskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | 5592602766 | 450 | 82% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gottsunda anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | UPPSALA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Gottsundaskolan | Compulsory school | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 570 | 71.9% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gränbyskolan | Compulsory school | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 380 | 75% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Grillska Gymnasiet Uppsala | Upper secondary school | STADSMISSIONENS SKOLSTIFTELSE | 370 | 85.9% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hågadalsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 300 | 84.6% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hagmarkens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | DeMina Holding AB | 60 | 75.6% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Uppsala | Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 750 | — | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Internationella gymnasiet | Upper secondary school | FOLKUNIVERSITETET STIFTELSEN KURSVERKSAMHETEN VID UPPSALA UNIVERSITET | 70 | 88.4% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Järlåsa skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 90 | 69.9% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| JENSEN grundskola Uppsala | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | JENSEN group AB | 80 | 89.9% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| JENSEN grundskola Uppsala 2 | Compulsory school | JENSEN group AB | 200 | 67.2% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| JENSEN Gymnasium Uppsala | Upper secondary school | JENSEN group AB | 400 | 88.6% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Johannesbäck anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | UPPSALA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Johannesbäcksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UPPSALA KOMMUN | 290 | 71.1% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in UppsalaUppsala has 198 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uppsala you | — | 242.4Better than neighbour average | 77.1%Better than neighbour average | 129,893 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Knivsta | 16.4 km | 227In line with neighbour average | 79%Better than neighbour average | 154,167 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Sigtuna | 28.5 km | 225.8In line with neighbour average | 61.7%Worse than neighbour average | 145,023 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Håbo | 33 km | 223.2In line with neighbour average | 71%In line with neighbour average | 143,452 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Enköping | 38.1 km | 217.8In line with neighbour average | 83.2%Better than neighbour average | 133,166 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Heby | 40.7 km | 209.5Worse than neighbour average | 72.3%In line with neighbour average | 156,975 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Upplands-Bro | 40.8 km | 228In line with neighbour average | 70.3%Worse than neighbour average | 137,621 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 221.9 | 72.9% | 145,067 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 Uppsala 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 Uppsala municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Uppsala
Raoul Wallenbergskolan Uppsala: Operating name changed from Raoul Wallenbergskolorna to Raoul Wallenbergskolan Uppsala
AG International School Uppsala: Renamed from Uppsala International School (UIS) to AG International School Uppsala
AG International School Uppsala: Operating name changed from Uppsala International School (UIS) to AG International School Uppsala
AG International School Uppsala: Address changed from Palmbladsgatan 12, 75450 UPPSALA to Sysslomansgatan 39, 75227 UPPSALA
AG International School Uppsala: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Utbildnings- och jobbcenter 3: Address changed from Sylveniusgatan 8B, 75450 Uppsala to Bolandsgatan 4, 75323 Uppsala
Affärsgymnasiet Uppsala: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Yrkesgymnasiet Uppsala: Contact details changed from changed to changed
JENSEN grundskola Uppsala: Operating name changed from JENSEN grundskola Kåbo F-3 to JENSEN grundskola Ultuna
JENSEN grundskola Uppsala: Address changed from Döbelnsgatan 2B, 75237 Uppsala to Vindbrovägen 1, 75651 Uppsala
JENSEN grundskola Uppsala 2: Operating name changed from JENSEN grundskola Kåbo 4-9 to JENSEN grundskola Kåbo
BOKLUNDENS FÖRSKOLA ,ANSGARSKOLORNA,: Address changed from BJÖRKGATAN 21, 75103 UPPSALA to AXEL JOHANSSONS GATA 4, 75103 UPPSALA
FÖRSKOLAN BJÖRKÄNGEN ,LICA FÖRSKOLOR,: Address changed from Ramsjö backe 32, 74364 Björklinge to Lindgårdsvägen 5, 74364 BJÖRKLINGE
FÖRSKOLAN SWEDENBORG ,LICA FÖRSKOLOR,: Address changed from Ramsjö backe 32, 74364 Björklinge to SWEDENBORGSGATAN 57, 75334 UPPSALA
LILLTUNA NATURFÖRSKOLA ,LICA FÖRSKOLOR,: Address changed from Ramsjö backe 32, 74364 Björklinge to Kohagsvägen 4, 75653 UPPSALA
LÄNNA FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from OSLOGATAN 127, 75375 UPPSALA to Tranebergsvägen 21, 16745 BROMMA
BERGA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
CHILD ACADEMY UPPSALA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FIOLBACKENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KARLAVAGNENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
MALMA BACKE FÖRSKOLA N,KIDZ EDUCATION,: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
TULPANENS FÖRSKOLA ,FRISTÅENDE,: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
ULLERÅKERS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
VÄPNARENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Kajan anpassad grund och gymnasieskola: Operator name changed to: Kajan anpassad grund- och gymnasieskola AB (previously: Kajan Friskola AB)
ALMUNGE FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
ARKITEKTENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
ASTRAKANENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
AXELINA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BELLMANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
… and 844 older events.
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