Preschool
Apply through the municipality's preschool queue. Place guarantee is normally within four months; fees are income-based.
Go to Västerås e-service for preschool application (opens in a new window)
Schools in Västerås municipality
248 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 Västerås, Västmanland County. The three most common school forms: 145 preschool, 60 compulsory school, 49 after-school care (+6 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 Västerås
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
- 60
- Upper secondary
- 21
- Preschools
- 145
- Municipal
- 149
- Independent
- 99
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.
Västerås has 248 schools with a merit value of 224.9 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 66.3% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%).
248 schools30,938 pupils66.3% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Västerås
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Västerås.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Västerås 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 Västerås e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Västerås
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 66.3%) is 7 percentage points below the national average.
- Schools perform on average -4.9 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 11% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 136,647 SEK) is 5% lower than the national average (144,179 SEK).
- Highest merit value: Fryxellska skolan with 271.7 points.
Key metrics — Västerås municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
248Active schools149 municipal, 99 independent
30,938Total pupils60 compulsory, 21 upper secondary
12.9Pupils per teacherCompulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Västerås municipality has 248 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 224.9 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (66.3%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is below 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→ unchanged
Trend: 225.8 to 224.9, stable2020: 225.8 p2025: 224.9 p
Merit values have remained stable since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +2.8 %
Trend: 64.5 to 66.3, up2020: 64.5 %2025: 66.3 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 1.8 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +28.8 %
Trend: 106,127 to 136,647, up2020: 106,127 SEK2025: 136,647 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 30,520 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Västerås
- How many schools are there in Västerås?
- Västerås municipality has 248 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 60 of the units offer compulsory education, 21 offer upper-secondary education and 145 offer preschool. 149 of the units are municipal and 99 are independent. A total of 30,938 pupils attend schools in Västerås.
- What are the merit values in Västerås?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Västerås is 224.9 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Fryxellska skolan with 271.7 points.
- Which school in Västerås has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Yrkesgymnasiet Västerås has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Västerås at 100%. The municipality value is 66.3% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Västerås?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Västerås is 136,647 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 138,663 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Västerås 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 VästeråsThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool queue in VästeråsThe 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 transport38.8% 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: 4,363 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 Västerås compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
3/7Merit value 2025
6/7Qualified teachers 2025
2/7Cost/pupil 2025
Skolkoll score in Västerås
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 Västerås
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Västerås: 55 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Kunskapsskolan Västerås with Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Municipal average 47, neutral midpoint 50.
55 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Västerås
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Västerås: 19 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Hitachigymnasiet Västerås with Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Municipal average 48, neutral midpoint 50.
19 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Västerås ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Västerås
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affärsgymnasiet Västerås | Upper secondary school | Edukatus Alliance Holding AB | 210 | 68.8% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Below average. |
| Almaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN ALMASKOLAN | 140 | — | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Below average. |
| Barkaröskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 250 | 86.5% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Bjurhovdaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 260 | 66.9% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Blåsboskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 300 | 72.5% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Below average. |
| Brandthovdaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 270 | 71.9% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Below average. |
| Carlforsska gymnasiet | Upper secondary school | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 1,080 | 70.8% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average. |
| Carlforsska Gymnasiet Anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Centuriaskolan | Compulsory school | Svensson Enterprises AB | 110 | 83.2% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Near average. |
| Dingtuna skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 220 | 81.5% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Edströmska | Adult education, Upper secondary school | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 440 | 87.5% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Near average. |
| Edströmska Gymnasiet Anpassad Gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Ekbergaskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 380 | 74.8% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Emausskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 360 | 57.7% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Below average. |
| Entréskolan Västerås | Compulsory school | A.S. Febo AB | 110 | 44.4% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Below average. |
| Fredriksbergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 280 | 70.3% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Fridhemsskolan grund | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Fridnässkolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 160 | 79.4% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Near average. |
| Fryxellska skolan | Compulsory school | STIFTELSEN FRYX | 840 | 75.9% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Near average. |
| Gäddeholmsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 250 | 67.3% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Below average. |
| Grillska Gymnasiet Västerås | Upper secondary school | STADSMISSIONENS SKOLSTIFTELSE | 620 | 70.9% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Below average. |
| Grundskolan Äventyret | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN ÄVENTYRET | 160 | 58.9% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Below average. |
| Grytaskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Hahrska gymnasiet | Upper secondary school | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 370 | 75% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Below average. |
| Hahrska Gymnasiet Anpassad Gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Håkantorpsskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 280 | 76.1% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hällbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 190 | 58.1% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Hammarbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 150 | 68% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Below average. |
| Hamreskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 410 | 77.7% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Near average. |
| Herrgärdsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 300 | 80.1% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hitachigymnasiet Västerås | Upper secondary school | Svensson Enterprises AB | 380 | 95.5% | Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hökåsenskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 320 | 66.7% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Below average. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Västerås | Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 460 | — | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| IQRA Skolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Aros Skolor AB | 140 | 32.6% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Below average. |
| Irstaskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 750 | 72.4% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average. |
| Irstaskolan Anpassad | Adapted compulsory school | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| JENSEN grundskola Västerås | Compulsory school | JENSEN group AB | 380 | 64.5% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Near average. |
| JENSEN Gymnasium Västerås | Upper secondary school | JENSEN group AB | 200 | 73.7% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Near average. |
| Kopparlundsgymnasiet | Upper secondary school | VÄSTERÅS ENTREPRENÖRSGYMNASIUM | 170 | 55.8% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Below average. |
| Kristiansborgsskolan | Compulsory school | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 370 | 59.1% | Skolkoll score 27 out of 100. Below average. |
| Kunskapsgymnasiet Västerås | Upper secondary school | Magnora Aktiebolag | 260 | 93.3% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Kunskapsskolan Västerås | Compulsory school | Magnora Aktiebolag | 540 | 84.3% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Near average. |
| Kunskapsskolan Västerås Östra | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Magnora Aktiebolag | — | — | — |
| Lövängsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 260 | 74.7% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Near average. |
| Magelungens Grundskola Västerås | Compulsory school | Magelhusen AB | 50 | 53.1% | Skolkoll score 29 out of 100. Below average. |
| Mälardalen International School (MISV) | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Svensson Enterprises AB | 80 | — | — |
| Mälardalens Ridgymnasium Västerås | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | Mälardalens Ridgymnasium Västerås Handelsbolag | 80 | — | — |
| Mälarparksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 380 | 59.4% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Below average. |
| Malmabergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 250 | 67.1% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Mistelskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Mistelskolan Ekonomisk förening | 40 | — | — |
Preschools in VästeråsVästerås has 145 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Västerås you | — | 224.9 | 66.3% | 136,647 SEK |
| Hallstahammar | 22.9 km | 221.2 | 69% | 147,025 SEK |
| Eskilstuna | 27.1 km | 227.8 | 68% | 143,059 SEK |
| Enköping | 27.2 km | 217.8 | 83.2% | 133,166 SEK |
| Surahammar | 34.9 km | 221.4 | 70% | 138,580 SEK |
| Strängnäs | 36.2 km | 226.4 | 73.1% | 142,309 SEK |
| Sala | 36.7 km | 209.9 | 64.8% | 140,154 SEK |
| Neighbour avg | 220.8 | 71.4% | 140,715 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 Västerås 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 Västerås municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Västerås
DIBBER HAGA FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 514185 to DIBBER HAGA FÖRSKOLA
DIBBER HAGA FÖRSKOLA: Operating name changed from Förskola 514185 to DIBBER HAGA FÖRSKOLA
DIBBER HAGA FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: Dibber Bla AB (previously: Okänd huvudman)
DIBBER HAGA FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from Box 2044, 19102 SOLLENTUNA to FURUGATAN 1 A, 72337 VÄSTERÅS
FYRENS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 583223 to FYRENS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA
FYRENS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA: Operating name changed from Förskola 583223 to FYRENS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA
FYRENS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: Fyrens Montessoriförskola AB (previously: Okänd huvudman)
SKÄLBYSKOLANS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 159633 to SKÄLBYSKOLANS FÖRSKOLA
SKÄLBYSKOLANS FÖRSKOLA: Operating name changed from Förskola 159633 to SKÄLBYSKOLANS FÖRSKOLA
SKÄLBYSKOLANS FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: Ck Utbildning AB (previously: Okänd huvudman)
BREVDUVANS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 675500 to BREVDUVANS FÖRSKOLA
BREVDUVANS FÖRSKOLA: Operating name changed from Förskola 675500 to BREVDUVANS FÖRSKOLA
BREVDUVANS FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: Brevduvan Ek För (previously: Okänd huvudman)
DIBBER HAGA FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from DIBBER HAGA FÖRSKOLA to Förskola 514185
DIBBER HAGA FÖRSKOLA: Operating name changed from DIBBER HAGA FÖRSKOLA to Förskola 514185
DIBBER HAGA FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: Okänd huvudman (previously: Dibber Bla AB)
DIBBER HAGA FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from FURUGATAN 1 A, 72337 VÄSTERÅS to Box 2044, 19102 SOLLENTUNA
FYRENS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA: Renamed from FYRENS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA to Förskola 583223
FYRENS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA: Operating name changed from FYRENS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA to Förskola 583223
FYRENS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: Okänd huvudman (previously: Fyrens Montessoriförskola AB)
SKÄLBYSKOLANS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from SKÄLBYSKOLANS FÖRSKOLA to Förskola 159633
SKÄLBYSKOLANS FÖRSKOLA: Operating name changed from SKÄLBYSKOLANS FÖRSKOLA to Förskola 159633
SKÄLBYSKOLANS FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: Okänd huvudman (previously: Ck Utbildning AB)
Grytaskolan: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Grytaskolan: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Irstaskolan Anpassad: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Irstaskolan Anpassad: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Kunskapsskolan Västerås Östra: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Nybyggeskolan anpassad: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Nybyggeskolan anpassad: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
… and 948 older events.
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