Preschool
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Schools in Uddevalla municipality
99 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 Uddevalla, Västra Götaland County. The three most common school forms: 41 preschool, 23 compulsory school, 23 upper secondary school (+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 Uddevalla
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
- 23
- Upper secondary
- 23
- Preschools
- 41
- Municipal
- 77
- Independent
- 22
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.
Uddevalla has 99 schools with a merit value of 220.4 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 72.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%).
99 schools11,113 pupils72.9% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Uddevalla
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Uddevalla.
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 Uddevalla e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Uddevalla
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 220.4) is 8.1 points below the national average (228.5).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +3.7 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 15% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Population is declining: -0.5% change (2025).
- Highest merit value: Bäckaforsskolan with 254.8 points.
Key metrics — Uddevalla municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
99Active schools77 municipal, 22 independent
11,113Total pupils23 compulsory, 23 upper secondary
11.8Pupils per teacherCompulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Uddevalla municipality has 99 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 220.4 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (72.9%, 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↑ +0.9 %
Trend: 218.5 to 220.4, up2020: 218.5 p2025: 220.4 p
Merit values have increased by 1.9 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +5.3 %
Trend: 69.2 to 72.9, up2020: 69.2 %2025: 72.9 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 3.7 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +23.0 %
Trend: 116,596 to 143,370, up2020: 116,596 SEK2025: 143,370 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 26,775 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Uddevalla
- How many schools are there in Uddevalla?
- Uddevalla municipality has 99 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 23 of the units offer compulsory education, 23 offer upper-secondary education and 41 offer preschool. 77 of the units are municipal and 22 are independent. A total of 11,113 pupils attend schools in Uddevalla.
- What are the merit values in Uddevalla?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Uddevalla is 220.4 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Bäckaforsskolan with 254.8 points.
- Which school in Uddevalla has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Uddevalla gymnasieskola, Östrabo Y BA has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Uddevalla at 99.5%. The municipality value is 72.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Uddevalla?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Uddevalla is 143,370 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 142,047 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Uddevalla 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 UddevallaThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool queue in UddevallaThe 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 transport28.7% 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: 5,860 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 Uddevalla compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
2/7Merit value 2025
2/7Qualified teachers 2025
3/6Cost/pupil 2025
Skolkoll score in Uddevalla
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 Uddevalla
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Uddevalla: 20 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Bäckaforsskolan with Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Municipal average 48, neutral midpoint 50.
20 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Uddevalla
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Uddevalla: 16 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Uddevalla gymnasieskola,Östrabo 1 NA with Skolkoll score 73 out of 100. Municipal average 52, neutral midpoint 50.
16 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Uddevalla ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Uddevalla
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Äsperödsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 300 | 84.7% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Bäckaforsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Bäckaforsskolan i Ljungskile AB | 90 | 71% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Near average. |
| Bokenäs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 150 | 63.2% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Below average. |
| Dalabergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 200 | 59% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Below average. |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Uddevalla | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 60 | 65.7% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Near average. |
| Fjällskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Forshällaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 350 | 85.2% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Fridaskolan, Uddevalla | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Frida Utbildning AB | 540 | 64.2% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Below average. |
| Hogstorps skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 130 | 75.8% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Below average. |
| Källdal anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Källdalsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Kisslebergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 260 | 78.9% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Near average. |
| Lane Ryrs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 110 | 67.4% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Below average. |
| Linnéaskolan | Compulsory school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 230 | 74.4% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Below average. |
| Ljungskileskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Norgården anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Norgårdenskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 500 | 67.4% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Norrskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 260 | 81.9% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Ramneröd F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 220 | 52.6% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Below average. |
| Ramnerödsskolan | Compulsory school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 340 | 64.8% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Below average. |
| Sandersdalskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 250 | 92% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Near average. |
| Sommarhemsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 430 | 73.1% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Below average. |
| Sommarhemsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 280 | 75.8% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Stenbackeskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN UDDEVALLA KRISTNA SKOLA | 160 | 67.2% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Near average. |
| Stråket anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Uddevalla gymnasieskola, Agneberg ASV | Upper secondary school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 50 | 74.6% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Uddevalla gymnasieskola, Agneberg EK | Upper secondary school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 380 | 89.1% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Near average. |
| Uddevalla gymnasieskola, Agneberg GLU | Upper secondary school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 220 | 78.7% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Below average. |
| Uddevalla gymnasieskola, Agneberg HT | Upper secondary school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 30 | — | — |
| Uddevalla gymnasieskola, Agneberg IM | Upper secondary school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 120 | 22.3% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Below average. |
| Uddevalla gymnasieskola, Agneberg RL | Upper secondary school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 90 | — | — |
| Uddevalla gymnasieskola, Agneberg SA | Upper secondary school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 290 | 85.7% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Below average. |
| Uddevalla gymnasieskola, Anpassad gymnasieskola Individuella programmet | Adapted upper secondary school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Uddevalla gymnasieskola, Anpassad gymnasieskola Nationella program | Adapted upper secondary school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Uddevalla gymnasieskola, Östrabo 1 IN | Upper secondary school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 80 | — | — |
| Uddevalla gymnasieskola, Östrabo 1 TE | Upper secondary school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 290 | 86.9% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Near average. |
| Uddevalla gymnasieskola, Östrabo 1 VO | Upper secondary school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 110 | 96.3% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Near average. |
| Uddevalla gymnasieskola, Östrabo Y BA | Upper secondary school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 220 | 99.5% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Near average. |
| Uddevalla gymnasieskola, Östrabo Y EE | Upper secondary school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 110 | 82.5% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Below average. |
| Uddevalla gymnasieskola, Östrabo Y FI | Upper secondary school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 20 | — | — |
| Uddevalla gymnasieskola, Östrabo Y FO | Upper secondary school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 30 | — | — |
| Uddevalla gymnasieskola, Östrabo Y FT | Upper secondary school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 260 | 88.5% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Near average. |
| Uddevalla Gymnasieskola, Östrabo Y GLU | Upper secondary school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 50 | — | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Below average. |
| Uddevalla gymnasieskola, Östrabo Y HV | Upper secondary school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 50 | — | — |
| Uddevalla gymnasieskola, Östrabo Y VF | Upper secondary school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 60 | — | — |
| Uddevalla gymnasieskola, Sinclair BF | Upper secondary school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 90 | 82.8% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Near average. |
| Uddevalla gymnasieskola, Sinclair ES | Upper secondary school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 270 | 97.2% | Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Near average. |
| Uddevalla gymnasieskola, Sinclair FS | Upper secondary school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 280 | 88.3% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Below average. |
| Uddevalla gymnasieskola,Östrabo 1 NA | Upper secondary school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 180 | 96.2% | Skolkoll score 73 out of 100. Near average. |
| Unnerödsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | UDDEVALLA KOMMUN | 220 | 64.4% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Below average. |
Preschools in UddevallaUddevalla has 41 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uddevalla you | — | 220.4 | 72.9% | 143,370 SEK |
| Trollhättan | 22.3 km | 227.3 | 71.4% | 140,120 SEK |
| Vänersborg | 23 km | 211.5 | 72.9% | 150,321 SEK |
| Orust | 23.4 km | 218.7 | 79.3% | — |
| Munkedal | 24.8 km | 203.3 | 68% | 158,157 SEK |
| Färgelanda | 26.2 km | 200.5 | 65.6% | 180,854 SEK |
| Lilla Edet | 29.2 km | 197.7 | 64.2% | 138,063 SEK |
| Neighbour avg | 209.8 | 70.2% | 153,503 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 Uddevalla 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
See how Uddevalla municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Uddevalla
Fjällskolan: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Fjällskolan: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Källdalsskolan F-6: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Källdalsskolan F-6: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Bäckaforsskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Uddevalla: Head changed
Kisslebergsskolan: Head changed
FÖRSKOLAN FISKEN: Address changed from HEDVÄGEN 1, 43851 RÄVLANDA to Strömstadsvägen 35, 45150 UDDEVALLA
HOVHULTS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HÖNSEBERGET FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
JAKOBSBERGS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
MYNTETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Hogstorps skola: Renamed from Hogstorp skola to Hogstorps skola
BLEKETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BOKENÄS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FORSHÄLLA-STRANDS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HERRESTADS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HOGSTORPS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Hogstorps skola: Renamed from Hogstorp skola to Hogstorps skola
HOVHULTS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HÖNSEBERGET FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
JAKOBSBERGS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KREATÖRENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KÄRRS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
LANE RYRS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Linnéaskolan: Operating name changed from Linneaskolan to Linnéaskolan
LJUNGS-HÄLLE FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
MYNTETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
MYRÅSENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
NORGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
… and 559 older events.
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