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Schools in Lidköping municipality
67 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 Lidköping, Västra Götaland County. The three most common school forms: 30 preschool, 22 compulsory school, 18 after-school care (+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 Lidköping
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
- 22
- Upper secondary
- 5
- Preschools
- 30
- Municipal
- 62
- Independent
- 5
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.
Lidköping has 67 schools with a merit value of 217.4 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 79.3% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
67 schools7,476 pupils79.3% 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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Apply through the regional upper-secondary admissions system. Admission results are normally published in July.
Go to Lidköping e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Lidköping
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 8.2 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 217.4) is 11.1 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average 9.8 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 79.3%) is 6 percentage points above 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 — Lidköping municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 67
- 62 municipal, 5 independent
- Total pupils
- 7,476
- 22 compulsory, 5 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 217.4
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 79.3%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.4
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Lidköping municipality has 67 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 217.4 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (79.3%, 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↓ -3.6 %
Trend: 225.6 to 217.4, down2020: 225.6 p2025: 217.4 p
Merit values have decreased by 8.2 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +1.4 %
Trend: 78.2 to 79.3, up2020: 78.2 %2025: 79.3 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 1.1 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +21.7 %
Trend: 115,221 to 140,266, up2020: 115,221 SEK2025: 140,266 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 25,045 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Lidköping
- How many schools are there in Lidköping?
- Lidköping municipality has 67 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 22 of the units offer compulsory education, 5 offer upper-secondary education and 30 offer preschool. 62 of the units are municipal and 5 are independent. A total of 7,476 pupils attend schools in Lidköping.
- What are the merit values in Lidköping?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Lidköping is 217.4 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Raoul Wallenbergskolan Lidköping with 240.2 points.
- Which school in Lidköping has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- De la Gardiegymnasiet, enhet 2 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Lidköping at 100%. The municipality value is 79.3% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Lidköping?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Lidköping is 140,266 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 140,434 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Lidköping 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 LidköpingThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in LidköpingThe 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 transport22.4% 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: 5,484 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 Lidköping compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 3/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 1/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 1/7
Skolkoll score in Lidköping
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 Lidköping
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Lidköping: 21 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Broholmskolan Lidköping with Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Municipal average 56, neutral midpoint 50.
21 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Lidköping
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Lidköping: 5 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: De la Gardiegymnasiet, enhet 1 with Skolkoll score 75 out of 100. Lowest: De la Gardiegymnasiet, enhet 5 with Skolkoll score 46 out of 100.
5 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Lidköping ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Lidköping
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anpassad grundskola Fredriksdalskolan | Adapted compulsory school | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Anpassad grundskola Stenportskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Broholmskolan Lidköping | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | 5594148594 | 330 | 83.5% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Dalängskolan | Compulsory school | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 360 | 77.4% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| De la Gardiegymnasiet enhet 4 | Adapted upper secondary school | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| De la Gardiegymnasiet, enhet 1 | Upper secondary school | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 330 | 97.8% | Skolkoll score 75 out of 100. Composite index. |
| De la Gardiegymnasiet, enhet 2 | Upper secondary school | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 310 | 100% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| De la Gardiegymnasiet, enhet 3 | Upper secondary school | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 490 | 96.2% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| De la Gardiegymnasiet, enhet 5 | Upper secondary school | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 100 | 38.2% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| De la Gardiegymnasiet, enhet 6 | Upper secondary school | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 320 | 96.7% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fredriksdalskolan | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 300 | 79.9% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Järpås skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 90 | 68.6% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lidåkerskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 210 | 76.8% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lilleskogs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 130 | 74.5% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Majåkerskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 170 | 73.1% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Månesköldskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 200 | 83.2% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Örslösa skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 110 | 72.8% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Östbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 150 | 64.2% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Otterstad skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 80 | 79.4% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Råda skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 240 | 91.7% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Raoul Wallenbergskolan Lidköping | Compulsory school | Almwik Holding AB | 290 | 63.1% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Resursskolan | Compulsory school | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Rudenschöldskolan | Compulsory school | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 410 | 88.8% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Salebyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 80 | 64.1% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sjölunda skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 270 | 81.7% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stenhammarskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 220 | 91.6% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stenportskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 160 | 89.3% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tuns skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 60 | 94.4% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vinningaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 220 | 72.1% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Wennerbergskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LIDKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 100 | 71.4% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in LidköpingLidköping has 30 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lidköping you | — | 217.4Better than neighbour average | 79.3%Better than neighbour average | 140,266 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Götene | 19.9 km | 202.3In line with neighbour average | 70.2%In line with neighbour average | 144,771 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Skara | 22.9 km | 206.1In line with neighbour average | 72%In line with neighbour average | 150,049 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Vara | 25.4 km | 203.6In line with neighbour average | 71.5%In line with neighbour average | 158,959 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Grästorp | 31.2 km | 218.3Better than neighbour average | 70.1%In line with neighbour average | 168,785 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Essunga | 39.7 km | 177.6Worse than neighbour average | 69.3%In line with neighbour average | 170,257 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Falköping | 43.6 km | 218.1Better than neighbour average | 68.9%In line with neighbour average | 145,513 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 204.3 | 70.3% | 156,389 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 Lidköping 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
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Timeline — school events in Lidköping
Otterstad skola: Address changed from Otterstad, 53199 Lidköping to Otterstad skola, 53199 Lidköping
Råda skola: Address changed from Råda, 53196 Lidköping to Råda skola, 53196 Lidköping
Raoul Wallenbergskolan Lidköping: Operating name changed from Raoul Wallenbergskolorna Skaraborg to Raoul Wallenbergskolan Lidköping
De la Gardiegymnasiet enhet 4: Renamed from De la Gardiegymnasiet, Anpassad gymnasieskola to De la Gardiegymnasiet enhet 4
TUNS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from UDDEHOLMSVÄGEN 4, 53170 LIDKÖPING to SVENSROVÄGEN 2, 53030 TUN
NORRA HÄRENE FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
TALLKOTTENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Raoul Wallenbergskolan Lidköping: Grades changed from 6, 7, 8, 9 to 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Raoul Wallenbergskolan Lidköping: Grades changed from 6, 7, 8, 9 to 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Raoul Wallenbergskolan Lidköping: Grades changed from 7, 8, 9 to 6, 7, 8, 9
NORRA HÄRENE FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Raoul Wallenbergskolan Lidköping: Grades changed from 7, 8, 9 to 6, 7, 8, 9
TALLKOTTENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
NORRA HÄRENE FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
TALLKOTTENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
NORRA HÄRENE FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
TALLKOTTENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Campus Västra Skaraborg, Essunga SFI: Address changed from Fabriksgatan 2, 53160 Lidköping to Södra vägen 9B, 46531 Nossebro
Resursskolan: Address changed from Östbygatan 23, 53137 Lidköping to Mariagatan 8, 53143 Lidköping
Broholmskolan Lidköping: New organiser: Broholm Education AB (previously: Broholmskolans ekonomiska förening)
Campus Västra Skaraborg, Lidköping Anpassad utbildning: Renamed from Campus Västra Skaraborg, Lidköping Särvux to Campus Västra Skaraborg, Lidköping Anpassad utbildning
Campus Västra Skaraborg, Lidköping Anpassad utbildning: Operating name changed from Campus Lidköping, särvux to Campus Lidköping, Anpassad utbildning
De la Gardiegymnasiet enhet 4: Renamed from De la Gardiegymnasiet, Gymnasiesärskolan to De la Gardiegymnasiet, Anpassad gymnasieskola
Broholmskolan Lidköping: Renamed from Broholmskolan to Broholmskolan Lidköping
Raoul Wallenbergskolan Lidköping: Operating name changed from unknown name to Raoul Wallenbergskolorna Skaraborg
Salebyskolan: Address changed from Holmavägen, 53193 Lidköping to Saleby skola 1, 53193 Lidköping
Sjölunda skola: Address changed from Basvägen 1, 53158 Lidköping to Basvägen 1, 53165 Lidköping
Stenportskolan: Address changed from Stenportsgatan 89, 53154 Lidköping to Stenportsgatan 89, 53153 Lidköping
Wennerbergskolan: Address changed from Prästgårdsgatan 1, 53134 Lidköping to Prästgårdsgatan 1, 53135 Lidköping
Östbyskolan: Address changed from Mariagatan 8, 53138 Lidköping to Mariagatan 8, 53143 Lidköping
… and 107 older events.
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