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Schools in Karlskrona municipality
101 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 Karlskrona, Blekinge County. The three most common school forms: 56 preschool, 33 compulsory school, 29 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 Karlskrona
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
- 33
- Upper secondary
- 5
- Preschools
- 56
- Municipal
- 81
- Independent
- 20
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.
Karlskrona has 101 schools with a merit value of 222.3 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 75.3% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
101 schools11,821 pupils75.3% 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.
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Summary — Karlskrona
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Schools perform on average 11.9 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 222.3) is 6.2 points below the national average (228.5).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 75.3%) is 2 percentage points above the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +4.8 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 20% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Karlskrona municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 101
- 81 municipal, 20 independent
- Total pupils
- 11,821
- 33 compulsory, 5 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 222.3
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 75.3%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 12
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Karlskrona municipality has 101 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 222.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (75.3%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is above 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↑ +0.8 %
Trend: 220.5 to 222.3, up2020: 220.5 p2025: 222.3 p
Merit values have increased by 1.8 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +6.8 %
Trend: 70.5 to 75.3, up2020: 70.5 %2025: 75.3 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 4.8 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +25.4 %
Trend: 113,485 to 142,346, up2020: 113,485 SEK2025: 142,346 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 28,861 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Karlskrona
- How many schools are there in Karlskrona?
- Karlskrona municipality has 101 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 33 of the units offer compulsory education, 5 offer upper-secondary education and 56 offer preschool. 81 of the units are municipal and 20 are independent. A total of 11,821 pupils attend schools in Karlskrona.
- What are the merit values in Karlskrona?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Karlskrona is 222.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Musikugglan with 251.8 points.
- Which school in Karlskrona has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Törnströmska gymnasiet has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Karlskrona at 93.9%. The municipality value is 75.3% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Karlskrona?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Karlskrona is 142,346 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 147,136 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Karlskrona 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 KarlskronaThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in KarlskronaThe 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 transport19.7% 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: 6,532 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 Karlskrona compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 1/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 5/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 1/7
Skolkoll score in Karlskrona
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 Karlskrona
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Karlskrona: 32 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Musikugglan with Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Municipal average 49, neutral midpoint 50.
32 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Karlskrona
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Karlskrona: 5 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: af Chapmangymnasiet with Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Lowest: Fischerströmska gymnasiet with Skolkoll score 43 out of 100.
5 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
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Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Karlskrona
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| af Chapmangymnasiet | Upper secondary school | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 790 | 93.2% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Aspero Idrottsgymn. Karlskrona | Upper secondary school | Aspero Invest AB | 260 | 69.6% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Aspöskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 10 | 88.5% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Bastasjö Friskola AB | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | DeMina Holding AB | 130 | 79.9% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ehrensvärdska gymnasiet | Upper secondary school | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 630 | 87.2% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fågelmaraskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 90 | 75.9% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fischerströmska gymnasiet | Upper secondary school | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 150 | 37.2% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fridlevstadskolan 4-6 | Compulsory school | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 70 | 50.1% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Friskolan Svettpärlan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | DeMina Holding AB | 240 | 66.4% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hasslöskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 100 | 85.6% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hästöskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 140 | 75.7% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Holmsjöskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 90 | 44.2% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Innovitaskolan Karlskrona | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | AcadeMedia AB | 410 | 71% | Skolkoll score 32 out of 100. Composite index. |
| International School of Karlskrona | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 110 | — | No score |
| Jämjö kunskapscentrum F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 610 | 81.8% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Karlskrona anpassade grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Karlskrona Montessorifriskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | DeMina Holding AB | 220 | 72.4% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Karlskrona Resursskola Aklejaskolan | Compulsory school | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 30 | 76.9% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kättilsmålaskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 10 | 57.1% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Lyckeby kunskapscentrum 7-9 | Compulsory school | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 310 | 65% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Musikugglan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | 5564127099 | 460 | 86.3% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nättraby kunskapscentrum F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 750 | 71.1% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Östra Torpskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 230 | 77.3% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Piggelinen | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Friskolan PANEA AB | 180 | 63.8% | Skolkoll score 33 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ramdalaskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 250 | 85.8% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rödebyskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 240 | 88.7% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rödebyskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 290 | 78.8% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rosenfeldtskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 140 | 79.5% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rosenholmskolan Sport College 7-9 | Compulsory school | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 180 | 70% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Saltöskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 130 | 71.5% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Spandelstorpskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 400 | 76.4% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Strömsbergs Friskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Friskolan i Strömsberg AB | 70 | 90.7% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sturköskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 90 | 84.9% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sunnadalskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 340 | 80.7% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Torhamnskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 50 | 61.3% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Törnströmska anpassade gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Törnströmska gymnasiet | Upper secondary school | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 580 | 93.9% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tullskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 90 | 77% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tvingskola F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 50 | 82% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Wämöskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | KARLSKRONA KOMMUN | 170 | 61.2% | Skolkoll score 33 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in KarlskronaKarlskrona has 56 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlskrona you | — | 222.3Better than neighbour average | 75.3%In line with neighbour average | 142,346 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Ronneby | 22.7 km | 192.9Worse than neighbour average | 72.1%Worse than neighbour average | 159,173 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Torsås | 34 km | 216.8Better than neighbour average | 79.9%Better than neighbour average | 169,375 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Emmaboda | 47.4 km | 216.4Better than neighbour average | 77.7%Better than neighbour average | 158,829 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Karlshamn | 48.9 km | 218.8Better than neighbour average | 77.9%Better than neighbour average | 146,915 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Tingsryd | 56.4 km | 201.7Worse than neighbour average | 63.1%Worse than neighbour average | 154,382 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Sölvesborg | 65.1 km | 209.4In line with neighbour average | 77%Better than neighbour average | 160,961 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 209.3 | 74.6% | 158,272 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 Karlskrona 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
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Timeline — school events in Karlskrona
International School of Karlskrona: Address changed from Ekorrvägen 4, 37142 Karlskrona to Ekorrvägen 4, 37156 Karlskrona
Karlskrona Resursskola Aklejaskolan: Address changed from Aklejavägen 8, 37154 Karlskrona to Aklejavägen 8 Våning 2, 37154 Karlskrona
Sunnadalskolan F-9: Address changed from Sunnadalsvägen 3, 37163 Karlskrona to Sunnadalsvägen 3, 37144 Karlskrona
Törnströmska anpassade gymnasieskola: Address changed from Östra Köpmansgatan 10, 37160 Karlskrona to Framgångsvägen 1, 37155 Karlskrona
Törnströmska anpassade gymnasieskola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Gymnasial vuxenutbildning: Renamed from Vuxenutbildningen to Gymnasial vuxenutbildning
Komvux som anpassad vuxenutbildning: Renamed from Särvux, Vuxenutb. Karlskrona to Komvux som anpassad vuxenutbildning
ASPÖ FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from KUNGSMARKSVÄGEN 115, 37144 KARLSKRONA to ÖSTRA KÖPMANSGATAN 1 A, 37132 KARLSKRONA
JÄMJÖ FÖRSKOLA PARADISET: Address changed from KUNGSMARKSVÄGEN 115, 37144 KARLSKRONA to ÖSTRA KÖPMANSGATAN 1 A, 37132 KARLSKRONA
JÄMJÖ FÖRSKOLA ÅDALEN: Address changed from KUNGSMARKSVÄGEN 115, 37144 KARLSKRONA to ÖSTRA KÖPMANSGATAN 1 A, 37132 KARLSKRONA
KÄTTILSMÅLA FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from KUNGSMARKSVÄGEN 115, 37144 KARLSKRONA to ÖSTRA KÖPMANSGATAN 1 A, 37132 KARLSKRONA
NÄTTRABY FÖRSKOLA FREDRIKSDAL: Address changed from KUNGSMARKSVÄGEN 115, 37144 KARLSKRONA to ÖSTRA KÖPMANSGATAN 1 A, 37132 KARLSKRONA
NÄTTRABY FÖRSKOLA KLOCKAREBACKEN: Address changed from KUNGSMARKSVÄGEN 115, 37144 KARLSKRONA to ÖSTRA KÖPMANSGATAN 1 A, 37132 KARLSKRONA
NÄTTRABY FÖRSKOLA RYTTARLIDEN: Address changed from KUNGSMARKSVÄGEN 115, 37144 KARLSKRONA to ÖSTRA KÖPMANSGATAN 1 A, 37132 KARLSKRONA
NÄTTRABY FÖRSKOLA SKOGSGLÄNTAN: Address changed from KUNGSMARKSVÄGEN 115, 37144 KARLSKRONA to ÖSTRA KÖPMANSGATAN 1 A, 37132 KARLSKRONA
ROSENHOLMS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from KUNGSMARKSVÄGEN 115, 37144 KARLSKRONA to ÖSTRA KÖPMANSGATAN 1 A, 37132 KARLSKRONA
RÖDEBY FÖRSKOLA JOHANNESBERG: Address changed from KUNGSMARKSVÄGEN 115, 37144 KARLSKRONA to ÖSTRA KÖPMANSGATAN 1 A, 37132 KARLSKRONA
SPANDELSTORP FÖRSKOLA GÅRDEN: Address changed from KUNGSMARKSVÄGEN 115, 37144 KARLSKRONA to ÖSTRA KÖPMANSGATAN 1 A, 37132 KARLSKRONA
SUNNADAL FÖRSKOLA SMÖRBLOMMAN: Address changed from KUNGSMARKSVÄGEN 115, 37144 KARLSKRONA to ÖSTRA KÖPMANSGATAN 1 A, 37132 KARLSKRONA
SUNNADAL FÖRSKOLA SUNNANÄNG: Address changed from KUNGSMARKSVÄGEN 115, 37144 KARLSKRONA to ÖSTRA KÖPMANSGATAN 1 A, 37132 KARLSKRONA
TROSSÖ FÖRSKOLA BORGMÄSTAREN: Address changed from KUNGSMARKSVÄGEN 115, 37144 KARLSKRONA to ÖSTRA KÖPMANSGATAN 1 A, 37132 KARLSKRONA
TROSSÖ FÖRSKOLA SJÖSTJÄRNAN: Address changed from KUNGSMARKSVÄGEN 115, 37144 KARLSKRONA to ÖSTRA KÖPMANSGATAN 1 A, 37132 KARLSKRONA
TROSSÖ FÖRSKOLA TORGBACKEN: Address changed from KUNGSMARKSVÄGEN 115, 37144 KARLSKRONA to ÖSTRA KÖPMANSGATAN 1 A, 37132 KARLSKRONA
TROSSÖ FÖRSKOLA TROSSÖGÅRDEN: Address changed from KUNGSMARKSVÄGEN 115, 37144 KARLSKRONA to ÖSTRA KÖPMANSGATAN 1 A, 37132 KARLSKRONA
WÄMÖ FÖRSKOLA BLÅ PORT: Address changed from KUNGSMARKSVÄGEN 115, 37144 KARLSKRONA to ÖSTRA KÖPMANSGATAN 1 A, 37132 KARLSKRONA
WÄMÖ FÖRSKOLA TULLEN: Address changed from KUNGSMARKSVÄGEN 115, 37144 KARLSKRONA to ÖSTRA KÖPMANSGATAN 1 A, 37132 KARLSKRONA
ÖSTRA TORP FÖRSKOLA BULLERBYN: Address changed from KUNGSMARKSVÄGEN 115, 37144 KARLSKRONA to ÖSTRA KÖPMANSGATAN 1 A, 37132 KARLSKRONA
ÖSTRA TORP FÖRSKOLA KRONOTORP: Address changed from KUNGSMARKSVÄGEN 115, 37144 KARLSKRONA to ÖSTRA KÖPMANSGATAN 1 A, 37132 KARLSKRONA
Fridlevstadskolan 4-6: Contact details changed from changed to changed
International School of Karlskrona: Contact details changed from changed to changed
… and 101 older events.
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