Preschool
Apply through the municipality's preschool queue. Place guarantee is normally within four months; fees are income-based.
Go to Örnsköldsvik e-service for preschool application (opens in a new window)
Schools in Örnsköldsvik municipality
107 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 Örnsköldsvik, Västernorrland County. The three most common school forms: 51 preschool, 35 compulsory school, 32 after-school care (+5 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 5 July 2026. School data covers 2024/25; Kolada data may cover different periods.
The school landscape in Örnsköldsvik
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
- 35
- Upper secondary
- 13
- Preschools
- 51
- Municipal
- 92
- Independent
- 15
School-form counts come from Skolverket's school-unit register for 2024/25. Kolada municipal metrics usually cover compulsory school and may use different periods.
Örnsköldsvik has 107 schools with a merit value of 216.8 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 78% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%).
107 schools10,306 pupils78% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Örnsköldsvik
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Örnsköldsvik.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Örnsköldsvik 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 Örnsköldsvik e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Örnsköldsvik
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 216.8) is 11.7 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average -14 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 78%) is 4.7 percentage points above the national average.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 21% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Highest merit value: Alneskolan 5-9 with 254.2 points.
Key metrics — Örnsköldsvik municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
107Active schools92 municipal, 15 independent
10,306Total pupils35 compulsory, 13 upper secondary
10.6Pupils per teacherCompulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Örnsköldsvik municipality has 107 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 216.8 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (78%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is above the national average 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↓ -1.1 %
Trend: 219.2 to 216.8, down2020: 219.2 p2025: 216.8 p
Merit values have decreased by 2.4 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +0.6 %
Trend: 77.5 to 78, up2020: 77.5 %2025: 78 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 0.5 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +23.3 %
Trend: 112,100 to 138,234, up2020: 112,100 SEK2025: 138,234 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 26,134 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Örnsköldsvik
- How many schools are there in Örnsköldsvik?
- Örnsköldsvik municipality has 107 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 35 of the units offer compulsory education, 13 offer upper-secondary education and 51 offer preschool. 92 of the units are municipal and 15 are independent. A total of 10,306 pupils attend schools in Örnsköldsvik.
- What are the merit values in Örnsköldsvik?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Örnsköldsvik is 216.8 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Alneskolan 5-9 with 254.2 points.
- Which school in Örnsköldsvik has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- STJÄRNANS FÖRSKOLA has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Örnsköldsvik at 100%. The municipality value is 78% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Örnsköldsvik?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Örnsköldsvik is 138,234 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 128,758 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Örnsköldsvik 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 ÖrnsköldsvikThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool queue in ÖrnsköldsvikThe 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 transport15.8% 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: 4,760 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 Örnsköldsvik compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
3/7Merit value 2025
3/7Qualified teachers 2025
2/7Cost/pupil 2025
Skolkoll score in Örnsköldsvik
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 Örnsköldsvik
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Örnsköldsvik: 32 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Sörlidenskolan F-6 with Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Municipal average 51, neutral midpoint 50.
32 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Örnsköldsvik
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Örnsköldsvik: 12 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Örnsköldsviks Gymnasium Delta with Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Municipal average 56, neutral midpoint 50.
12 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Örnsköldsvik ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Örnsköldsvik
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alneskolan 5-9 | Compulsory school | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 300 | 65.5% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Near average. |
| Alneskolan F-4 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 120 | 83% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Ängetskolan 4-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 440 | 77% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Below average. |
| Anundsjöskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 320 | 74.8% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Below average. |
| Bäckagårdsskolan | Compulsory school | Impius AB | 10 | — | — |
| Banafjälskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 40 | 66.2% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Below average. |
| Bjästaskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 360 | 87.4% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Björnaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 140 | 65.8% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Below average. |
| Broskolan Ö-viks Kristna skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Broskolan AB | 130 | 67.2% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Below average. |
| Domsjöskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 280 | 85.7% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Near average. |
| Geneskolan | Compulsory school | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 390 | 72.3% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Gideåskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 70 | 72.6% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Near average. |
| Gottne Byskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GOTTNEBYGDENS SAMHÄLLSFÖRENING | 50 | 64.9% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Below average. |
| Haffstaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 70 | 80.4% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hållängetskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 200 | 77.9% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hampnäs gymnasium | Upper secondary school | Impius AB | 90 | 51.4% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Hemlingskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 30 | — | — |
| Höga kustens teoretiska gymnasium | Upper secondary school | Reprendo AB | 150 | 84.3% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Near average. |
| Höglandskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 340 | 85.5% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Near average. |
| Höglidenskolan | Compulsory school | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 330 | 79.4% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Below average. |
| Husumskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 300 | 82.3% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Near average. |
| Idbynskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 80 | 83.1% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Near average. |
| Järvedskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 80 | 96.8% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Near average. |
| Köpmanholmenskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 150 | 71.3% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Near average. |
| Mellanselskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 60 | 51.7% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Below average. |
| Moskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 40 | 43.4% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Below average. |
| Mycklingskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 90 | 87.2% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Norrflärkeskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 40 | 69.2% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Near average. |
| Örnsköldskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 100 | 89.1% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Near average. |
| Örnsköldsviks anpassade grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Örnsköldsviks Gymnasium Alfa | Upper secondary school | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 160 | 94% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Near average. |
| Örnsköldsviks Gymnasium Beta | Upper secondary school | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 220 | 90.8% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Örnsköldsviks Gymnasium Delta | Upper secondary school | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 220 | 95.1% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Near average. |
| Örnsköldsviks Gymnasium Epsilon | Upper secondary school | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 70 | 93.8% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Near average. |
| Örnsköldsviks Gymnasium Gamma | Upper secondary school | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 180 | 92.2% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Near average. |
| Örnsköldsviks Gymnasium Jota | Upper secondary school | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 150 | 42.1% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Below average. |
| Örnsköldsviks Gymnasium Kappa | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 40 | — | — |
| Örnsköldsviks Gymnasium Lambda | Upper secondary school | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 290 | 99% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Near average. |
| Örnsköldsviks Gymnasium Omega | Upper secondary school | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 270 | 98% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Near average. |
| Örnsköldsviks Gymnasium Sigma | Upper secondary school | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 200 | 93.3% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Near average. |
| Praktiska Gymnasiet Örnsköldsvik | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 150 | 68.2% | Skolkoll score 35 out of 100. Below average. |
| Sidensjöskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 70 | 59.2% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Below average. |
| Själevadskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 560 | 80.9% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Skärpeskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 200 | 75% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Skorpedskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 40 | 59.4% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Below average. |
| Sörlidenskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 230 | 91.4% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Near average. |
| Sundskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 240 | 82.2% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Near average. |
| Trehörningsjöskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖRNSKÖLDSVIKS KOMMUN | 10 | — | — |
| Västanåskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Västanåskolans Ekonomiska förening | 30 | 71.6% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Near average. |
Preschools in ÖrnsköldsvikÖrnsköldsvik has 51 preschools. Group sizes, staff and after-school care are listed separately.
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The 6 closest municipalities by geographic distance. Colour coding: better / average / worse than neighbour average (±3 %).
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value (2025) | Qual. teachers (2025) | Cost/pupil (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Örnsköldsvik you | — | 216.8 | 78% | 138,234 SEK |
| Nordmaling | 50.9 km | 222 | 86.9% | 176,461 SEK |
| Kramfors | 56.6 km | 200.7 | 60.2% | 159,326 SEK |
| Bjurholm | 72.3 km | 196.6 | 75.8% | 180,707 SEK |
| Sollefteå | 77.1 km | 206 | 54% | 165,324 SEK |
| Härnösand | 84.7 km | 209.7 | 74% | 155,409 SEK |
| Vännäs | 85.5 km | 230.4 | 84.8% | 137,402 SEK |
| Neighbour avg | 210.9 | 72.6% | 162,438 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 Örnsköldsvik 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 2024/25. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison
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Timeline — school events in Örnsköldsvik
DUVANS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 731380 to DUVANS FÖRSKOLA
DUVANS FÖRSKOLA: Operating name changed from Förskola 731380 to DUVANS FÖRSKOLA
DUVANS FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: Barnomsorgsföreningen Duvan (previously: Okänd huvudman)
FÖRSKOLAN PÄRLAN: Renamed from Förskola 545647 to FÖRSKOLAN PÄRLAN
FÖRSKOLAN PÄRLAN: Operating name changed from Förskola 545647 to FÖRSKOLAN PÄRLAN
FÖRSKOLAN PÄRLAN: Operator name changed to: Broskolan AB (previously: Okänd huvudman)
FÖRSKOLAN SOLSTRÅLEN: Renamed from Förskola 213722 to FÖRSKOLAN SOLSTRÅLEN
FÖRSKOLAN SOLSTRÅLEN: Operating name changed from Förskola 213722 to FÖRSKOLAN SOLSTRÅLEN
FÖRSKOLAN SOLSTRÅLEN: Operator name changed to: Broskolan AB (previously: Okänd huvudman)
DUVANS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from DUVANS FÖRSKOLA to Förskola 731380
DUVANS FÖRSKOLA: Operating name changed from DUVANS FÖRSKOLA to Förskola 731380
DUVANS FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: Okänd huvudman (previously: Barnomsorgsföreningen Duvan)
FÖRSKOLAN PÄRLAN: Renamed from FÖRSKOLAN PÄRLAN to Förskola 545647
FÖRSKOLAN PÄRLAN: Operating name changed from FÖRSKOLAN PÄRLAN to Förskola 545647
FÖRSKOLAN PÄRLAN: Operator name changed to: Okänd huvudman (previously: Broskolan AB)
FÖRSKOLAN SOLSTRÅLEN: Renamed from FÖRSKOLAN SOLSTRÅLEN to Förskola 213722
FÖRSKOLAN SOLSTRÅLEN: Operating name changed from FÖRSKOLAN SOLSTRÅLEN to Förskola 213722
FÖRSKOLAN SOLSTRÅLEN: Operator name changed to: Okänd huvudman (previously: Broskolan AB)
Vuxenutbildning SFI: Address changed from Parkskolan, Vintergatan 17, 89136 Örnsköldsvik to Torggatan 10, plan 3, 89133 Örnsköldsvik
Vuxenutbildningen Örnsköldsvik, gymnasial vuxenutbildning: Address changed from Parkskolan, Vintergatan 17, 89136 Örnsköldsvik to Torggatan 10, plan 3, 89133 Örnsköldsvik
Vuxenutbildningen Örnsköldsvik, Yrkesutbildning: Address changed from Parkskolan, Vintergatan 17, 89136 Örnsköldsvik to Torggatan 10, plan 3, 89133 Örnsköldsvik
Vuxenutbildningen, Grund: Address changed from Parkskolan, Vintergatan 17, 89136 Örnsköldsvik to Torggatan 10, plan 3, 89133 Örnsköldsvik
Vuxenutbildning SFI: Address changed from Parkskolan, Vintergatan 17, 89136 Örnsköldsvik to Torggatan 10, plan 3, 89133 Örnsköldsvik
Vuxenutbildningen Örnsköldsvik, gymnasial vuxenutbildning: Address changed from Parkskolan, Vintergatan 17, 89136 Örnsköldsvik to Torggatan 10, plan 3, 89133 Örnsköldsvik
Vuxenutbildningen Örnsköldsvik, Yrkesutbildning: Address changed from Parkskolan, Vintergatan 17, 89136 Örnsköldsvik to Torggatan 10, plan 3, 89133 Örnsköldsvik
Vuxenutbildningen, Grund: Address changed from Parkskolan, Vintergatan 17, 89136 Örnsköldsvik to Torggatan 10, plan 3, 89133 Örnsköldsvik
Örnsköldsviks Gymnasium Alfa: Address changed from Viktoriaesplanaden 31, 89135 Örnsköldsvik to Viktoriaesplanaden 31, 89134 Örnsköldsvik
Örnsköldsviks Gymnasium Delta: Address changed from Viktoriaesplanaden 31, 89135 Örnsköldsvik to Viktoriaesplanaden 31, 89134 Örnsköldsvik
Örnsköldsviks Gymnasium Lambda: Address changed from Viktoriaesplanaden 31, 89135 Örnsköldsvik to Viktoriaesplanaden 31, 89134 Örnsköldsvik
Örnsköldsviks Gymnasium Omega: Address changed from Viktoriaesplanaden 31, 89135 Örnsköldsvik to Viktoriaesplanaden 31, 89134 Örnsköldsvik
… and 614 older events.
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