Preschool
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Schools in Botkyrka municipality
97 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 Botkyrka, Stockholm County. The three most common school forms: 54 preschool, 29 after-school care, 26 compulsory school (+5 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 Botkyrka
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
- 26
- Upper secondary
- 5
- Preschools
- 54
- Municipal
- 81
- Independent
- 16
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.
Botkyrka has 97 schools with a merit value of 232.3 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 72.3% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (near the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
97 schools17,084 pupils72.3% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Growing municipality (+0.9%)
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Short guide to how to apply by school form in Botkyrka.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Botkyrka 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 Botkyrka e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Botkyrka
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Schools perform on average +18.9 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +10.8 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 21% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Population is growing: +0.9% change (2025).
- Highest merit value: Trädgårdsstadsskolan with 269.1 points.
Key metrics — Botkyrka municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 97
- 81 municipal, 16 independent
- Total pupils
- 17,084
- 26 compulsory, 5 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 232.3
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 72.3%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.3
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Botkyrka municipality has 97 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 232.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (72.3%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is near 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↑ +1.8 %
Trend: 228.2 to 232.3, up2020: 228.2 p2025: 232.3 p
Merit values have increased by 4.1 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +17.6 %
Trend: 61.5 to 72.3, up2020: 61.5 %2025: 72.3 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 10.8 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +22.9 %
Trend: 119,374 to 146,747, up2020: 119,374 SEK2025: 146,747 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 27,373 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Botkyrka
- How many schools are there in Botkyrka?
- Botkyrka municipality has 97 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 26 of the units offer compulsory education, 5 offer upper-secondary education and 54 offer preschool. 81 of the units are municipal and 16 are independent. A total of 17,084 pupils attend schools in Botkyrka.
- What are the merit values in Botkyrka?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Botkyrka is 232.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Trädgårdsstadsskolan with 269.1 points.
- Which school in Botkyrka has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Tumba gymnasium has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Botkyrka at 92.9%. The municipality value is 72.3% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Botkyrka?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Botkyrka is 146,747 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 152,062 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Botkyrka 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 BotkyrkaThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in BotkyrkaThe 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 transport65.3% 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: 4,136 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 Botkyrka compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 6/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 7/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 5/7
Skolkoll score in Botkyrka
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 Botkyrka
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Botkyrka: 26 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Rikstens skola with Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Municipal average 53, neutral midpoint 50.
26 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Botkyrka
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Botkyrka: 5 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Tumba gymnasium with Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Lowest: Skyttbrinks gymnasium with Skolkoll score 30 out of 100.
5 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Botkyrka ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Botkyrka
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banslättsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | 370 | 80.7% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Björkhaga Skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | 460 | 70.7% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Björkhaga skola AGR | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Botkyrka Friskola F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | 5567963128 | 370 | 57.7% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Broängsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | 600 | 70.5% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Edessaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN BAR HEBREUS | 170 | 61.6% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Eklidsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | 160 | 86.9% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Eleonoraskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | 710 | 79.5% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Eleonoraskolan AGR | Adapted compulsory school | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Falkbergsskolan | Compulsory school | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | 450 | 74.4% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fittjaskolan | Compulsory school | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | 450 | 67.3% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fittjaskolan AGR | Adapted compulsory school | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Freinetskolan Kastanjen | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FREINETSKOLAN KASTANJEN EKONOMISK FÖRENING | 180 | 51.4% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Grindtorpsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | 450 | 77.1% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hammerstaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | 430 | 60.3% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| JENSEN grundskola Kvarnsjön | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | JENSEN group AB | 550 | 77.7% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Karsby International School | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | 340 | — | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kassmyraskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | 340 | 79.6% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kassmyraskolan AGR | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Kvarnhagsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | 450 | 79.2% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kvarnhagsskolan AGR | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Malmsjö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | 440 | 66.1% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Min skola Norsborg | Adapted upper secondary school | Lilla Park och Min Skola AB | — | — | No score |
| Parkhemsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | 240 | 91.7% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rikstens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | 710 | 84.3% | Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Composite index. |
| S:t Botvids anpassade gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| S:t Botvids gymnasium | Upper secondary school | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | 520 | 67.7% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skogsbacksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | 380 | 56.4% | Skolkoll score 35 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skogsbacksskolan Trampolinen | Compulsory school, Preschool class | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | 10 | 34.7% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Skogsbacksskolans AGR | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Skyttbrinks gymnasium | Upper secondary school | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | 190 | 53.6% | Skolkoll score 30 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Södertörns Gymnasium | Upper secondary school | 5567538383 | 230 | 83.4% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sverigefinska skolan, Botkyrka | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SVERIGEFINSKA SKOLAN I BOTKYRKA AKTIEBOLAG | 100 | 20.9% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tallidsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | 210 | 77.7% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tallidsskolan AGR | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Trädgårdsstadsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | 620 | 81% | Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tullinge gymnasium | Upper secondary school | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | 730 | 87.5% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tullingebergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | 120 | 77.4% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tullingebergsskolan AGR | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Tumba gymnasium | Upper secondary school | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | 1,380 | 92.9% | Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tunaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BOTKYRKA KOMMUN | 660 | 75% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in BotkyrkaBotkyrka has 54 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botkyrka you | — | 232.3Worse than neighbour average | 72.3%Worse than neighbour average | 146,747 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Salem | 5.3 km | 231.3Worse than neighbour average | 78.8%Better than neighbour average | 146,539 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Huddinge | 8.9 km | 243.8In line with neighbour average | 73%In line with neighbour average | 142,754 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Ekerö | 11.7 km | 247.2In line with neighbour average | 74.1%In line with neighbour average | 140,193 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Södertälje | 14.6 km | 232.7Worse than neighbour average | 73.7%In line with neighbour average | 150,870 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Stockholm | 15 km | 251.9Better than neighbour average | 78.1%Better than neighbour average | 160,660 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Tyresö | 15.4 km | 241.3In line with neighbour average | 73.6%In line with neighbour average | 129,171 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 241.4 | 75.2% | 145,031 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 Botkyrka 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 Botkyrka municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Botkyrka
SKOGSBACKSSKOLANS SPECIALFÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Edessaskolan: Address changed from Humlevägen 2, 14567 Norsborg to Sagas väg 1 (Kärsby IP), 14571 Norsborg
FÖRSKOLAN RYMDEN: Address changed from PLÅTSLAGARVÄGEN 7, 14636 TULLINGE to Zenitgatan 12, 41562 GÖTEBORG
FÖRSKOLAN BLÅSIPPAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN DIAMANTEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN HJORTEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN RYMDEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET TROLLGÅRDEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN BLÅSIPPAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN DIAMANTEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN HJORTEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN RYMDEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET TROLLGÅRDEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN BLÅSIPPAN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
FÖRSKOLAN DIAMANTEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
FÖRSKOLAN HJORTEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
FÖRSKOLAN RYMDEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
FÖRSKOLAN SOLEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET TROLLGÅRDEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Min skola Norsborg: Operator name changed to: Lilla Park och Min Skola AB (previously: Aprendere Skolor AB)
MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN TIMOTEJ: Renamed from FÖRSKOLANTIMOTEJ to MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN TIMOTEJ
FÖRSKOLAN BLÅSIPPAN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
FÖRSKOLAN DIAMANTEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
FÖRSKOLAN HJORTEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
FÖRSKOLAN RYMDEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
FÖRSKOLAN SOLEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET TROLLGÅRDEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN TIMOTEJ: Renamed from FÖRSKOLANTIMOTEJ to MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN TIMOTEJ
Tallidsskolan AGR: School types changed from GRAN to FTH, GRAN
Botkyrka Friskola F-9: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR
… and 147 older events.
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