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 Luleå municipality
128 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 Luleå, Norrbotten County. The three most common school forms: 60 preschool, 48 compulsory school, 38 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 Luleå
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
- 48
- Upper secondary
- 13
- Preschools
- 60
- Municipal
- 112
- 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.
Luleå has 128 schools with a merit value of 229 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 78.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
128 schools13,084 pupils78.9% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Growing municipality (+0.8%)
Apply for a place in Luleå
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Luleå.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Luleå 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 Luleå e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Luleå
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Schools perform on average 12.3 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 78.9%) is 5.6 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 15% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Population is growing: +0.8% change (2025).
- Highest merit value: Kråkbergsskolan 7-9 with 251.3 points.
Key metrics — Luleå municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 128
- 112 municipal, 16 independent
- Total pupils
- 13,084
- 48 compulsory, 13 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 229
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 78.9%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.8
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Luleå municipality has 128 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 229 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (78.9%, 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→ unchanged
Trend: 230 to 229, stable2020: 230 p2025: 229 p
Merit values have remained stable since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -2.4 %
Trend: 80.8 to 78.9, down2020: 80.8 %2025: 78.9 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 1.9 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +26.4 %
Trend: 114,151 to 144,252, up2020: 114,151 SEK2025: 144,252 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 30,101 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Luleå
- How many schools are there in Luleå?
- Luleå municipality has 128 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 48 of the units offer compulsory education, 13 offer upper-secondary education and 60 offer preschool. 112 of the units are municipal and 16 are independent. A total of 13,084 pupils attend schools in Luleå.
- What are the merit values in Luleå?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Luleå is 229 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Kråkbergsskolan 7-9 with 251.3 points.
- Which school in Luleå has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Luleå gymnasieskola, skolenhet H has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Luleå at 99.6%. The municipality value is 78.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Luleå?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Luleå is 144,252 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 144,977 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Luleå 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 LuleåThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in LuleåThe 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 transport26.2% 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: 6,512 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 Luleå compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 1/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 1/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 3/7
Skolkoll score in Luleå
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 Luleå
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Luleå: 48 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Kråkbergsskolan 7-9 with Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Municipal average 53, neutral midpoint 50.
48 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Luleå
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Luleå: 13 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Luleå gymnasieskola, skolenhet B with Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Municipal average 54, neutral midpoint 50.
13 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Luleå
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alviksskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 90 | 70.1% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ängskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 160 | 73% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Antnässkolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 90 | 96.1% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Avanskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 40 | 71.9% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Benzeliusskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 150 | 82.5% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bergskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 310 | 78.6% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Björkskataskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 390 | — | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Borgmästarskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 90 | 74.1% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Boskataskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 240 | 90.9% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ersnässkolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 80 | 63.7% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Furuparksskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 100 | 96.9% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hedskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 60 | 77.2% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hertsöskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 130 | 81.5% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hertsöskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 190 | 79.1% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Innovitaskolan Luleå | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | AcadeMedia AB | 170 | 80.3% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Klöverträskskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 40 | 75.1% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kråkbergsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 200 | 87.9% | Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Luleå anpassad grundskola 1-3 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | LULEÅ KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Luleå anpassad grundskola 4-9 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | LULEÅ KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Luleå Gymnasieskola, International Programme | Upper secondary school | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 10 | 63.1% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Luleå gymnasieskola, skolenhet A | Upper secondary school | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 160 | 95.1% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Luleå gymnasieskola, skolenhet B | Upper secondary school | LULEÅ KOMMUN | — | 98.1% | Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Luleå gymnasieskola, skolenhet C | Upper secondary school | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 240 | 92.4% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Luleå gymnasieskola, skolenhet D | Upper secondary school | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 200 | 52.5% | Skolkoll score 34 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Luleå gymnasieskola, skolenhet E | Upper secondary school | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 230 | 64.9% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Luleå gymnasieskola, skolenhet F | Upper secondary school | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 350 | 92.4% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Luleå gymnasieskola, skolenhet G | Upper secondary school | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 260 | 93% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Luleå gymnasieskola, skolenhet H | Upper secondary school | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 330 | 99.6% | Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Luleå gymnasieskola, skolenhet I | Adapted upper secondary school | LULEÅ KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Luleå gymnasieskola, skolenhet J | Upper secondary school | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 210 | 86.8% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Luleå Internationella grundskola | Compulsory school | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 70 | — | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Luleå Resursskola 7-9 | Compulsory school | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 10 | 31% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Mandaskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 140 | 89.1% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mariebergsskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 70 | 72.5% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Måttsundsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 70 | 83.4% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Midskogsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 60 | 64.9% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Midskogsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 120 | 67.2% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| NTI Gymnasiet Luleå | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 140 | 82.5% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nya Läroverket | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Nya läroverket Luleå AB | 400 | 79.1% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nya Läroverket Bergnäset | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Nya läroverket Luleå AB | 320 | 91.4% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nya Läroverket Svartöstaden | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Nya läroverket Luleå AB | 70 | 92.4% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Öhemsskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 110 | 87.2% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ormbergsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 260 | 85.4% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Örnässkolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 250 | 78.5% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Örnässkolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 250 | 96% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Östra skolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 160 | 88.3% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Persöskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 120 | 71% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Porsöskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 170 | 86.7% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Praktiska Gymnasiet Luleå | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 340 | 66.4% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Råneskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | LULEÅ KOMMUN | 130 | 68.2% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in LuleåLuleå has 60 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luleå you | — | 229Better than neighbour average | 78.9%Better than neighbour average | 144,252 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Boden | 35.2 km | 214.7In line with neighbour average | 63.7%In line with neighbour average | 137,700 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Piteå | 39 km | 216.9In line with neighbour average | 76.1%Better than neighbour average | 135,599 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Älvsbyn | 55.1 km | 218.3Better than neighbour average | 72.5%Better than neighbour average | 149,546 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Kalix | 58.4 km | 204.4Worse than neighbour average | 72.8%Better than neighbour average | 163,115 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Överkalix | 91 km | 215.3In line with neighbour average | 45.7%Worse than neighbour average | 179,095 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Haparanda | 98.1 km | 196.2Worse than neighbour average | 61.1%Worse than neighbour average | 149,277 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 211 | 65.3% | 152,389 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 Luleå 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 Luleå municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Luleå
Luleå gymnasieskola, skolenhet I: Address changed from Skeppsbrogatan 1, 97238 Luleå to Repslagargatan 6, 97239 Luleå
Luleå gymnasieskola, skolenhet J: Address changed from Repslagargatan 6, 97239 Luleå to Skeppsbrogatan 4, 97238 Luleå
Luleå gymnasieskola, skolenhet F: Address changed from Skeppsbrogatan 1, 97238 Luleå to Repslagargatan 6, 97239 Luleå
Luleå gymnasieskola, skolenhet J: Address changed from Skeppsbrogatan 4, 97238 Luleå to Repslagargatan 6, 97239 Luleå
Hertsöskolan 4-6: Address changed from Hertsöskolans moduler Hertsötorget 6, 97452 Luleå to Hertsötorget 4B, 97452 Luleå
Hertsöskolan 7-9: Address changed from Hertsöskolans moduler Hertsötorget 6, 97452 Luleå to Hertsötorget 4B, 97452 Luleå
JÄMTÖNS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KRONANS ÄVENTYRSFÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Innovitaskolan Luleå: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
JÄMTÖNS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KRONANS ÄVENTYRSFÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
JÄMTÖNS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
KRONANS ÄVENTYRSFÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
JÄMTÖNS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
KRONANS ÄVENTYRSFÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Östra skolan F-6: Renamed from Östra skolan 4-6 to Östra skolan F-6
Östra skolan F-6: School types changed from FTH, GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Östra skolan F-6: Grades changed from 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Luleå Resursskola 7-9: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Luleå Resursskola 7-9: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-08-21
Realgymnasiet Luleå: Renamed from Realgymnasiet i Luleå to Realgymnasiet Luleå
Luleå Resursskola 7-9: Renamed from Luleå Resursskola to Luleå Resursskola 7-9
Luleå Resursskola 7-9: Operating name changed from Kråkbergsskolan to Luleå Resursskola
Luleå Gymnasieskola, International Programme: Renamed from Luleå gymnasieskola, IB School to Luleå Gymnasieskola, International Programme
Midskogsskolan 7-9: Start date changed from not_registered to 2024-08-14
Luleå Gymnasieskola, International Programme: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Luleå Gymnasieskola, International Programme: Start date changed from not_registered to 2024-08-01
Luleå Internationella grundskola: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Luleå Internationella grundskola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2024-08-01
Midskogsskolan F-6: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
… and 297 older events.
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