Preschool
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Schools in Jokkmokk municipality
14 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 Jokkmokk, Norrbotten County. The three most common school forms: 5 preschool, 4 compulsory school, 3 adult education (+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 Jokkmokk
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
- 4
- Upper secondary
- 1
- Preschools
- 5
- Municipal
- 12
- Independent
- 1
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.
Jokkmokk has 14 schools with a merit value of 214.5 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 61.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
14 schools619 pupils61.7% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
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Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Jokkmokk 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 Jokkmokk e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Jokkmokk
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 61.7%) is 11.6 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 214.5) is 14 points below the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has declined by 5.7 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average +13 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +15.1 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Jokkmokk municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 14
- 12 municipal, 1 independent
- Total pupils
- 619
- 4 compulsory, 1 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 214.5
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 61.7%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.9
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Jokkmokk municipality has 14 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 214.5 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (61.7%, 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↓ -2.6 %
Trend: 220.2 to 214.5, down2020: 220.2 p2025: 214.5 p
Merit values have decreased by 5.7 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +32.4 %
Trend: 46.6 to 61.7, up2020: 46.6 %2025: 61.7 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 15.1 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +12.6 %
Trend: 162,273 to 182,751, up2020: 162,273 SEK2025: 182,751 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 20,478 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Jokkmokk
- How many schools are there in Jokkmokk?
- Jokkmokk municipality has 14 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 4 of the units offer compulsory education, 1 offers upper-secondary education and 5 offer preschool. 12 of the units are municipal and 1 are independent. A total of 619 pupils attend schools in Jokkmokk.
- What are the merit values in Jokkmokk?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Jokkmokk is 214.5 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Östra skolan with 222.8 points.
- Which school in Jokkmokk has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Västra skolan has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Jokkmokk at 93.3%. The municipality value is 61.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Jokkmokk?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Jokkmokk is 182,751 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 161,984 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Jokkmokk 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 JokkmokkThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in JokkmokkThe 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 transport29.2% 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: 7,626 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 Jokkmokk compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 5/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 4/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 7/7
Skolkoll score in Jokkmokk
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 Jokkmokk
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Jokkmokk: 4 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Västra skolan with Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Lowest: Vuollerims Friskola with Skolkoll score 41 out of 100.
4 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Jokkmokk
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Jokkmokk: 1 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Lapplands Gymnasium Jokkmokk with Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Lowest: Lapplands Gymnasium Jokkmokk with Skolkoll score 56 out of 100.
1 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Jokkmokk
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapplands Gymnasium Jokkmokk | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | LAPPLANDS KOMMUNALFÖRBUND | 80 | 74.4% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Östra skolan | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | JOKKMOKKS KOMMUN | 210 | 57.9% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sameskolan Jokkmokk | After-school care, Preschool class, Sami school | SAMESKOLSTYRELSEN | — | — | No score |
| Västra skolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | JOKKMOKKS KOMMUN | 90 | 93.3% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vuollerims Centralskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | JOKKMOKKS KOMMUN | 20 | 40.9% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Vuollerims Friskola | Compulsory school | 5567857262 | 40 | 17.7% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in JokkmokkJokkmokk has 5 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jokkmokk you | — | 214.5In line with neighbour average | 61.7%Better than neighbour average | 182,751 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Gällivare | 72.2 km | 218.4In line with neighbour average | 45.4%Worse than neighbour average | 171,982 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Älvsbyn | 105.6 km | 218.3In line with neighbour average | 72.5%Better than neighbour average | 149,546 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Boden | 110.1 km | 214.7In line with neighbour average | 63.7%Better than neighbour average | 137,700 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Arjeplog | 111 km | 203.1Worse than neighbour average | 54.4%Worse than neighbour average | 170,944 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Arvidsjaur | 117.6 km | 213In line with neighbour average | 67.7%Better than neighbour average | 151,970 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Överkalix | 130 km | 215.3In line with neighbour average | 45.7%Worse than neighbour average | 179,095 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 213.8 | 58.2% | 160,206 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 Jokkmokk 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 Jokkmokk municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Jokkmokk
Vuollerims Centralskola: Address changed from Bodenvägen 37, 96270 Vuollerim to Skolvägen 3, 96270 Vuollerim
Västra skolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3 to 1, 2, 3, 7
Vuollerims Centralskola: Address changed from Bodenvägen 37, 96270 Vuollerim to Skolvägen 3, 96270 Vuollerim
Västra skolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3 to 1, 2, 3, 7
Jokkmokk Lärcentra anpassad utbildning: Renamed from Jokkmokk Lärcentra särvux to Jokkmokk Lärcentra anpassad utbildning
Västra skolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3
Östra skolan: Grades changed from 6, 7, 8, 9 to 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Vuollerims Friskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Vuollerims Friskola
Vuollerims Friskola: Address changed from Björkvägen 21, 96030 Vuollerim to Björkvägen 21, 96270 Vuollerim
Vuollerims Centralskola: Address changed from Bodenvägen 37, 96030 Vuollerim to Bodenvägen 37, 96270 Vuollerim
Jokkmokk Lärcentra anpassad utbildning: Operating name changed from Lapplands Gymnasium Jokkmokk to Lapplands Lärcentra Jokkmokk
Jokkmokk Lärcentra, SFI: Operating name changed from Lapplands Gymnasium Jokkmokk to Lapplands Lärcentra Jokkmokk
Lapplands Gymnasium Jokkmokk: Renamed from Bokenskolan to Lapplands Gymnasium Jokkmokk
Västra skolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN
Vuollerims Centralskola: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Jokkmokk Lärcentra: Operating name changed from unknown name to Lapplands Lärcentra Jokkmokk
Jokkmokk Lärcentra: Register field changed from KOMMUN to KOMMFORB
Jokkmokk Lärcentra: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Jokkmokk Lärcentra anpassad utbildning: Operating name changed from unknown name to Lapplands Gymnasium Jokkmokk
Jokkmokk Lärcentra anpassad utbildning: Register field changed from KOMMUN to KOMMFORB
Jokkmokk Lärcentra anpassad utbildning: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Jokkmokk Lärcentra, SFI: Operating name changed from unknown name to Lapplands Gymnasium Jokkmokk
Jokkmokk Lärcentra, SFI: Register field changed from KOMMUN to KOMMFORB
Jokkmokk Lärcentra, SFI: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Lapplands Gymnasium Jokkmokk: Operating name changed from unknown name to Lapplands Gymnasium Jokkmokk
Lapplands Gymnasium Jokkmokk: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Vuollerims Centralskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Vuollerims centralskola
Västra skolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Västra skolan
Östra skolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Östra skolan
Lapplands Gymnasium Jokkmokk: Register field changed from KOMMUN to KOMMFORB
… and 12 older events.
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Norrbotten CountyOpen the county page for a broader regional view around Jokkmokk.Merit value year 9Compare Jokkmokk with other municipalities on merit values.Upper secondary schoolsSee how upper-secondary provision and outcomes vary between municipalities.Teacher certification by countyFollow teacher qualification and regional differences.Municipality profileCompare municipality profiles across multiple dimensions at once.Upper secondary schoolsAll upper secondary schools in the municipality.PreschoolsAll preschools in the municipality.Best preschoolsTop preschools ranked by staffing density.ÄlvsbynCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.ArjeplogCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.ArvidsjaurCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.BodenCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.GällivareCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.
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