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 Strängnäs municipality
50 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 Strängnäs, Södermanland County. The three most common school forms: 27 preschool, 14 compulsory school, 13 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 Strängnäs
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
- 14
- Upper secondary
- 2
- Preschools
- 27
- Municipal
- 36
- Independent
- 14
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.
Strängnäs has 50 schools with a merit value of 226.4 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 73.1% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%).
50 schools6,757 pupils73.1% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Strängnäs
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Strängnäs.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Strängnäs 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 Strängnäs school portal (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Strängnäs
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 5.6 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +12.3 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 7% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Highest merit value: Gripsholmsskolan with 267.4 points.
- Strängnäs has 50 active schools (14 compulsory, 2 upper secondary), of which 28% are independent.
Key metrics — Strängnäs municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
50Active schools36 municipal, 14 independent
6,757Total pupils14 compulsory, 2 upper secondary
12.5Pupils per teacherCompulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Strängnäs municipality has 50 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 226.4 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (73.1%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is below 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↓ -2.4 %
Trend: 232 to 226.4, down2020: 232 p2025: 226.4 p
Merit values have decreased by 5.6 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +20.2 %
Trend: 60.8 to 73.1, up2020: 60.8 %2025: 73.1 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 12.3 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +29.4 %
Trend: 109,940 to 142,309, up2020: 109,940 SEK2025: 142,309 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 32,369 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Strängnäs
- How many schools are there in Strängnäs?
- Strängnäs municipality has 50 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 14 of the units offer compulsory education, 2 offer upper-secondary education and 27 offer preschool. 36 of the units are municipal and 14 are independent. A total of 6,757 pupils attend schools in Strängnäs.
- What are the merit values in Strängnäs?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Strängnäs is 226.4 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Gripsholmsskolan with 267.4 points.
- Which school in Strängnäs has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Finningeskolan has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Strängnäs at 99.6%. The municipality value is 73.1% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Strängnäs?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Strängnäs is 142,309 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 164,791 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Strängnäs 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 SträngnäsThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool queue in SträngnäsThe 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 transport22.9% 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: 6,557 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 Strängnäs compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
3/7Merit value 2025
3/7Qualified teachers 2025
4/7Cost/pupil 2025
Skolkoll score in Strängnäs
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 Strängnäs
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Strängnäs: 13 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Finningeskolan with Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Municipal average 51, neutral midpoint 50.
13 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Strängnäs
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Strängnäs: 2 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Europaskolan Strängnäs with Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Lowest: Thomasgymnasiet with Skolkoll score 48 out of 100.
2 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Strängnäs ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Strängnäs
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Åkerskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STRÄNGNÄS KOMMUN | 400 | 77.6% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Below average. |
| Anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | STRÄNGNÄS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Europaskolan Rogge | Compulsory school | Stiftelsen Europaskolan | 500 | 58.2% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Europaskolan Strängnäs | Upper secondary school | Stiftelsen Europaskolan | 480 | 75.5% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Near average. |
| Finningeskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STRÄNGNÄS KOMMUN | 270 | 99.6% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Near average. |
| Friskolan Asken | After-school care, Compulsory school | DeMina Holding AB | 330 | 54.1% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Below average. |
| Friskolan Karlavagnen | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FRISKOLAN K-V EKONOMISK FÖRENING | 120 | 66.2% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Below average. |
| Gripsholmsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Gripsholmsskolan AB | 430 | 57.4% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Near average. |
| Karinslundsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STRÄNGNÄS KOMMUN | 100 | 84.3% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Near average. |
| Mariefreds skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STRÄNGNÄS KOMMUN | 690 | 85.2% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Paulinska skolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | STRÄNGNÄS KOMMUN | 550 | 72% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Below average. |
| Resursskolan i Strängnäs | Compulsory school | STRÄNGNÄS KOMMUN | 20 | 35.3% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Below average. Limited confidence. |
| Stallarholmsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STRÄNGNÄS KOMMUN | 290 | 72.9% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Below average. |
| Strängnäs Montessoriskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Strängnäs Montessoriskola Ekonomisk förening | 440 | 75.9% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Thomasgymnasiet | Upper secondary school | STRÄNGNÄS KOMMUN | 440 | 78.1% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Below average. |
| Thomasskolan | Adapted compulsory school | STRÄNGNÄS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Tosteröskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | STRÄNGNÄS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Vårfruberga friskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Stiftelsen Europaskolan | — | — | — |
| Vasaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STRÄNGNÄS KOMMUN | 190 | 89% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Near average. |
Preschools in SträngnäsSträngnäs has 27 preschools. Group sizes, staff and after-school care are listed separately.
See preschools Neighbouring municipalities
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strängnäs you | — | 226.4 | 73.1% | 142,309 SEK |
| Nykvarn | 28.2 km | 231.7 | 78.5% | 127,128 SEK |
| Eskilstuna | 32 km | 227.8 | 68% | 143,059 SEK |
| Enköping | 33.9 km | 217.8 | 83.2% | 133,166 SEK |
| Gnesta | 34.6 km | 225.3 | 69.9% | 152,346 SEK |
| Håbo | 36 km | 223.2 | 71% | 143,452 SEK |
| Västerås | 36.2 km | 224.9 | 66.3% | 136,647 SEK |
| Neighbour avg | 225.1 | 72.8% | 139,299 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 Strängnäs 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 2024/25. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison
See how Strängnäs municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Strängnäs
Friskolan Asken: Head changed
ÄPPELLUNDENS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from HÄRADS KYRKVÄG 4, 64571 STRÄNGNÄS to NYGATAN 10, 64531 STRÄNGNÄS
Språkcentrum Modersmålsenheten: Renamed from Språkcentrum to Språkcentrum Modersmålsenheten
Vuxenutbildningen i Strängnäs, Anpassad utbildning för vuxna: Renamed from Vuxenutbildningen i Strängnäs, Särvux to Vuxenutbildningen i Strängnäs, Anpassad utbildning för vuxna
Mariefreds skola: Contact details changed from url: http://www.strangnas.se, email: mariefredsskolan@strangnas.se, phone: 0159-29764 to url: http://www.strangnas.se, email: mariefredsskola@strangnas.se, phone: 0159-29764
FÖRSKOLAN SMULTRONSTÄLLET: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
TREVNADENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BJÖRNMOSSANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN KANONEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN SMULTRONSTÄLLET: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN ÄVENTYRET: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
GRÄVLINGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
LÄNNA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
MARIELUNDS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
NATTUGGLAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
NYPONETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SIKLÖJANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SKOGSBACKENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
STALLARHOLMENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SUNDBY PARK FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
TALLBACKENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
TOSTERÖ FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
TREVNADENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
TROLLSKOGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
TRÄDGÅRDSMÄSTARENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
TÄPPANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
ÄNGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
ÄPPELLUNDENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BJÖRNMOSSANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
FÖRSKOLAN KANONEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
… and 222 older events.
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