Preschool
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Schools in Alingsås municipality
71 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 Alingsås, Västra Götaland County. The three most common school forms: 36 preschool, 21 compulsory school, 17 after-school care (+6 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 6 October 2026. School data covers 2025/26; Kolada data may cover different periods.
The school landscape in Alingsås
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
- 21
- Upper secondary
- 7
- Preschools
- 36
- Municipal
- 60
- Independent
- 11
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.
Alingsås has 71 schools with a merit value of 219.9 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 72.1% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
71 schools8,423 pupils72.1% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Alingsås
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Alingsås.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Alingsås 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 Alingsås e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Alingsås
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 15 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average 13.8 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 219.9) is 8.6 points below the national average (228.5).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 72.1%) is 1.2 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 13% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Alingsås municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 71
- 60 municipal, 11 independent
- Total pupils
- 8,423
- 21 compulsory, 7 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 219.9
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 72.1%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.4
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Alingsås municipality has 71 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 219.9 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (72.1%, 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↓ -6.4 %
Trend: 234.9 to 219.9, down2020: 234.9 p2025: 219.9 p
Merit values have decreased by 15 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +2.0 %
Trend: 70.7 to 72.1, up2020: 70.7 %2025: 72.1 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 1.4 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +18.9 %
Trend: 113,342 to 134,813, up2020: 113,342 SEK2025: 134,813 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 21,471 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Alingsås
- How many schools are there in Alingsås?
- Alingsås municipality has 71 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 21 of the units offer compulsory education, 7 offer upper-secondary education and 36 offer preschool. 60 of the units are municipal and 11 are independent. A total of 8,423 pupils attend schools in Alingsås.
- What are the merit values in Alingsås?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Alingsås is 219.9 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Montessoriskolan Globen with 254.5 points.
- Which school in Alingsås has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Alströmergymnasiet sektor 4 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Alingsås at 92.7%. The municipality value is 72.1% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Alingsås?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Alingsås is 134,813 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 137,235 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Alingsås 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 AlingsåsThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in AlingsåsThe 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 transport20.3% 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: 4,400 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 Alingsås compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 3/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 4/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 2/7
Skolkoll score in Alingsås
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 Alingsås
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Alingsås: 21 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Lendahlsskolan F-6 with Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Municipal average 48, neutral midpoint 50.
21 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Alingsås
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Alingsås: 6 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Alströmergymnasiet sektor 2 with Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Lowest: Alströmergymnasiet sektor 5 with Skolkoll score 39 out of 100.
6 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Alingsås ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Alingsås
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alingsås Yrkesgymnasium | Upper secondary school | Christer Sjöberg och Björn Sultan AB | — | 86.4% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Alströmergymnasiet Anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Alströmergymnasiet sektor 2 | Upper secondary school | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | 250 | 90% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Alströmergymnasiet sektor 3 | Upper secondary school | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | 310 | 89.4% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Alströmergymnasiet sektor 4 | Upper secondary school | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | 390 | 92.7% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Alströmergymnasiet sektor 5 | Upper secondary school | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | 190 | 75.3% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Alströmergymnasiet Sektor 6 | Upper secondary school | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | 280 | 83.7% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Alströmergymnasiet sektor 9 | Upper secondary school | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Ängaboskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | 310 | 80% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Anpassad grundskola Nolhaga | Adapted compulsory school | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Anpassad grundskola Noltorp | Adapted compulsory school | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Gustav Adolfsskolan | Compulsory school | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | 340 | 64.8% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hemsjö Kyrkskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | 150 | 79.8% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ingaredsskolan 1 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | 280 | 78.2% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kullingsbergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | 290 | 78.9% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Långareds skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | 100 | 84.2% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lendahlsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | 200 | 81% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Magra skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | 50 | 41.8% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Montessoriskolan Globen | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ALINGSÅS MONTESSORI SKOLA GLOBEN | 370 | 71.2% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nolbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | 280 | 81.8% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nolhagaskolan | Compulsory school | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | 490 | 73.3% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Noltorpsskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | 230 | 70% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Noltorpsskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | 230 | 78% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ödenäs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | 40 | 79.5% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Östlyckeskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | 410 | 68.1% | Skolkoll score 34 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sollebrunns skola 7-9 | Compulsory school | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | 140 | 72.4% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sollebrunns skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | 150 | 60.3% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stadsskogenskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | 300 | 79.6% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stora Mellby skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | 80 | 74.8% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Västra Bodarna skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ALINGSÅS KOMMUN | 130 | 72.5% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vittra Gerdsken | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | AcadeMedia AB | 460 | 62.1% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in AlingsåsAlingsås has 36 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alingsås you | — | 219.9Better than neighbour average | 72.1%In line with neighbour average | 134,813 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Vårgårda | 17.8 km | 202.2In line with neighbour average | 66.2%Worse than neighbour average | 144,739 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Lerum | 21.3 km | 228.6Better than neighbour average | 75.7%Better than neighbour average | 132,950 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Ale | 25.2 km | 224.5Better than neighbour average | 75.2%Better than neighbour average | 144,373 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Bollebygd | 28.1 km | 212.8In line with neighbour average | 75.9%Better than neighbour average | 146,479 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Lilla Edet | 29 km | 197.7Worse than neighbour average | 64.2%Worse than neighbour average | 138,063 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Essunga | 30.5 km | 177.6Worse than neighbour average | 69.3%In line with neighbour average | 170,257 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 207.2 | 71.1% | 146,143 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 Alingsås 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 Alingsås municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Alingsås
Alingsås Yrkesgymnasium: Operator name changed to: Christer Sjöberg och Björn Sultan AB (previously: Alingsås Yrkesgymnasium AB)
Alströmergymnasiet sektor 9: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Alströmergymnasiet sektor 9: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-09-01
Ingaredsskolan 1: Operating name changed from Ingaredsskolan to Ingaredsskolan 1
Alingsås kommun - central insamlingsenhet: Address changed from Kungsgatan 9, 44181 Alingsås to Kungsgatan 4, 44181 Alingsås
Alingsås kommun - central insamlingsenhet: Address changed from Kungsgatan 9, 44181 Alingsås to Kungsgatan 4, 44181 Alingsås
Ingaredsskolan 1: Renamed from Ingaredsskolan to Ingaredsskolan 1
Ingaredsskolan 1: Address changed from Ingareds Skolgata 76, 44165 Alingsås to Ingareds Skolgata 76A, 44165 Alingsås
APELSINEN FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from APELSINENS FÖRSKOLA to APELSINEN FÖRSKOLA
ASPLYCKAN MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA: Renamed from ASPLYCKANS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA to ASPLYCKAN MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA
BARNENS HUS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN: Renamed from BARNENS HUS to BARNENS HUS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN
GIRAFFEN FÖRÄDRAFÖRENINGEN NORDGÅRD: Renamed from FÖRÄLDRAFÖRENINGEN NORDGÅRD EKONOMISK FÖRENING to GIRAFFEN FÖRÄDRAFÖRENINGEN NORDGÅRD
Ingaredsskolan 1: Renamed from Ingaredsskolan to Ingaredsskolan 1
Ingaredsskolan 1: Address changed from Ingareds Skolgata 76, 44165 Alingsås to Ingareds Skolgata 76A, 44165 Alingsås
KOTTEN MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN: Renamed from MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN KOTTEN to KOTTEN MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN
KRISTALLEN, NORLANDIA: Renamed from KRISTALLENS FÖRSKOLA to KRISTALLEN, NORLANDIA
KRISTALLEN, NORLANDIA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Sollebrunns skola F-6: Contact details changed from changed to changed
V. BODARNA FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from VÄSTRA BODARNA FÖRSKOLA to V. BODARNA FÖRSKOLA
V. BODARNA FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from SOLDATVÄGEN 2-4, 44160 ALINGSÅS to HASSELGATAN 3, 44133 ALINGSÅS
VITTRA VID GERDSKEN FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from VITTRA VID GERDSKEN to VITTRA VID GERDSKEN FÖRSKOLA
APELSINEN FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from APELSINENS FÖRSKOLA to APELSINEN FÖRSKOLA
ASPLYCKAN MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA: Renamed from ASPLYCKANS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA to ASPLYCKAN MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA
BARNENS HUS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN: Renamed from BARNENS HUS to BARNENS HUS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN
KOTTEN MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN: Renamed from MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN KOTTEN to KOTTEN MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN
KRISTALLEN, NORLANDIA: Renamed from KRISTALLENS FÖRSKOLA to KRISTALLEN, NORLANDIA
KRISTALLEN, NORLANDIA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
V. BODARNA FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from VÄSTRA BODARNA FÖRSKOLA to V. BODARNA FÖRSKOLA
VITTRA VID GERDSKEN FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from VITTRA VID GERDSKEN to VITTRA VID GERDSKEN FÖRSKOLA
Montessoriskolan Globen: Operating name changed from unknown name to Montessoriskolan Globen
… and 167 older events.
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