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 Berg municipality
22 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 Berg, Jämtland County. The three most common school forms: 10 compulsory school, 10 preschool, 8 after-school care (+4 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 Berg
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
- 10
- Upper secondary
- 1
- Preschools
- 10
- Municipal
- 20
- Independent
- 2
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.
Berg has 22 schools with a merit value of 203.9 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 61.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
22 schools1,007 pupils61.2% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Berg
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Berg.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Berg 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 Berg e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Berg
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 20.4 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 203.9) is 24.6 points below the national average (228.5).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 61.2%) is 12.1 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Schools perform on average 5.5 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -5.6 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Berg municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 22
- 20 municipal, 2 independent
- Total pupils
- 1,007
- 10 compulsory, 1 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 203.9
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 61.2%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.2
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Berg municipality has 22 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 203.9 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (61.2%, 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↓ -9.1 %
Trend: 224.3 to 203.9, down2020: 224.3 p2025: 203.9 p
Merit values have decreased by 20.4 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -8.4 %
Trend: 66.8 to 61.2, down2020: 66.8 %2025: 61.2 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 5.6 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +19.9 %
Trend: 177,340 to 212,705, up2020: 177,340 SEK2025: 212,705 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 35,365 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Berg
- How many schools are there in Berg?
- Berg municipality has 22 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 10 of the units offer compulsory education, 1 offers upper-secondary education and 10 offer preschool. 20 of the units are municipal and 2 are independent. A total of 1,007 pupils attend schools in Berg.
- What are the merit values in Berg?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Berg is 203.9 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Myrvikens skola 7-9 with 230 points.
- Which school in Berg has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Åsarna skola has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Berg at 84.4%. The municipality value is 61.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Berg?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Berg is 212,705 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 203,532 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Berg 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 BergThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in BergThe 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 transport13.9% 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: 5,345 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 Berg compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 6/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 7/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 7/7
Skolkoll score in Berg
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 Berg
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Berg: 10 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Åsarna skola with Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Municipal average 51, neutral midpoint 50.
10 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Berg
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Berg: 1 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Jämtlands Gymn, Berg with Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Lowest: Jämtlands Gymn, Berg with Skolkoll score 57 out of 100.
1 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Berg
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Åsarna skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BERGS KOMMUN | 40 | 84.4% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hackås skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BERGS KOMMUN | 80 | 69.1% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Jämtlands Gymn, Berg | Upper secondary school | JÄMTLANDS GYMNASIEFÖRBUND | — | 57.5% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Klövsjö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BERGS KOMMUN | 50 | 45.6% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kövra Byskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | 5567657316 | 40 | 73.7% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ljungdalens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BERGS KOMMUN | 10 | 72.4% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Myrvikens skola 7-9 | Compulsory school | BERGS KOMMUN | 110 | 50.5% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Myrvikens skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BERGS KOMMUN | 130 | 72.5% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rätans skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BERGS KOMMUN | 30 | 50.4% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Svenstaviks skola 4-9 | Compulsory school | BERGS KOMMUN | 90 | 61.2% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Svenstaviks skola F-3 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BERGS KOMMUN | 110 | 51.6% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in BergBerg has 10 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berg you | — | 203.9Worse than neighbour average | 61.2%Worse than neighbour average | 212,705 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Östersund | 48.2 km | 227.7Better than neighbour average | 66%In line with neighbour average | 141,733 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Härjedalen | 65.1 km | 228.4Better than neighbour average | 63.4%Worse than neighbour average | 190,149 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Krokom | 66.8 km | 217.5In line with neighbour average | 65%Worse than neighbour average | 161,082 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Bräcke | 68.6 km | 220.2In line with neighbour average | 72.8%Better than neighbour average | 197,847 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Åre | 76.5 km | 227.5Better than neighbour average | 73%Better than neighbour average | 169,803 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Ånge | 90.3 km | 189Worse than neighbour average | 62.5%Worse than neighbour average | 174,627 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 218.4 | 67.1% | 172,540 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 Berg 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 Berg municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Berg
Svenstaviks skola 4-9: Renamed from Svenstaviks skola 7-9 to Svenstaviks skola 4-9
Svenstaviks skola 4-9: School types changed from GR, GRAN to GR
Svenstaviks skola 4-9: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Svenstaviks skola F-3: Renamed from Svenstaviks skola F-6 to Svenstaviks skola F-3
Svenstaviks skola F-3: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN
Svenstaviks skola F-3: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
ÅSARNA FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from SKOLVÄGEN 2, 84030 RÄTAN to BOX 73, 84521 SVENSTAVIK
Jämtlands Gymn, Berg: Renamed from Fjällgymnasiet to Jämtlands Gymn, Berg
Jämtlands Gymn, Berg: Operating name changed from Fjällgymnasiet to Jämtlands Gymnasium Berg
Jämtlands Gymn, Berg: New organiser: Jämtlands Gymnasieförbund (previously: Bergs kommun)
Jämtlands Gymn, Berg: Register field changed from KOMMUN to KOMMFORB
Jämtlands Gymn, Berg: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Jämtlands Vux Berg: Renamed from Komvux Berg to Jämtlands Vux Berg
Jämtlands Vux Berg: Operating name changed from Komvux Berg to Jämtlands Gymnasium Berg
Jämtlands Vux Berg: New organiser: Jämtlands Gymnasieförbund (previously: Bergs kommun)
Jämtlands Vux Berg: Register field changed from KOMMUN to KOMMFORB
Jämtlands Vux Berg: Address changed from Regnbågen, Skolvägen 6C, 84531 Svenstavik to Skolvägen 6C, 84531 Svenstavik
Jämtlands Vux Berg: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Myrvikens skola 7-9: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Myrvikens skola 7-9: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-07-01
Myrvikens skola F-6: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Myrvikens skola F-6: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-07-01
Svenstaviks skola 4-9: School types changed from GR to GR, GRAN
Svenstaviks skola 4-9: Grades changed from 7, 8, 9 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Kövra Byskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Kövra Byskola
Jämtlands Vux Berg: Operating name changed from unknown name to Komvux Berg
Jämtlands Vux Berg: Start date changed from not_registered to 2020-07-01
Svenstaviks skola 4-9: Operating name changed from unknown name to Svenstaviks skola
Svenstaviks skola F-3: Operating name changed from unknown name to Svenstaviks skola
Svenstaviks skola 4-9: Start date changed from not_registered to 2019-08-13
… and 21 older events.
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