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Schools in Värmdö municipality
66 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 Värmdö, Stockholm County. The three most common school forms: 38 preschool, 20 after-school care, 18 compulsory school (+6 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 Värmdö
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
- 18
- Upper secondary
- 4
- Preschools
- 38
- Municipal
- 46
- Independent
- 20
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.
Värmdö has 66 schools with a merit value of 245.4 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is above the national average. Teacher qualification: 80.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
66 schools8,967 pupils80.2% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
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Short guide to how to apply by school form in Värmdö.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Värmdö school portal (opens in a new window)Upper secondary
Apply through the regional upper-secondary admissions system. Admission results are normally published in July.
Go to Värmdö e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Värmdö
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 245.4) is 16.9 points above the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has declined by 5.9 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average +12 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 80.2%) is 6.9 percentage points above the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +6.3 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Värmdö municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 66
- 46 municipal, 20 independent
- Total pupils
- 8,967
- 18 compulsory, 4 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 245.4
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 80.2%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.5
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Värmdö municipality has 66 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 245.4 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (80.2%, 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↓ -2.3 %
Trend: 251.3 to 245.4, down2020: 251.3 p2025: 245.4 p
Merit values have decreased by 5.9 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +8.5 %
Trend: 73.9 to 80.2, up2020: 73.9 %2025: 80.2 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 6.3 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +29.5 %
Trend: 108,369 to 140,313, up2020: 108,369 SEK2025: 140,313 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 31,944 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Värmdö
- How many schools are there in Värmdö?
- Värmdö municipality has 66 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 18 of the units offer compulsory education, 4 offer upper-secondary education and 38 offer preschool. 46 of the units are municipal and 20 are independent. A total of 8,967 pupils attend schools in Värmdö.
- What are the merit values in Värmdö?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Värmdö is 245.4 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Lemshagastiftelsen with 272.8 points.
- Which school in Värmdö has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Värmdö gymnasium has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Värmdö at 96.1%. The municipality value is 80.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Värmdö?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Värmdö is 140,313 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 150,133 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Värmdö organises school choice, mother-tongue teaching, student health and school transport.
The municipality follows Skolverket's general guidance on school choice.
School choice window: usually 15 Jan–15 Feb. Check the municipality's own calendar.
Skolverket: Choosing a schoolThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in VärmdöThe 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 transport18.8% 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: 3,385 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 Värmdö compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 5/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 3/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 6/7
Skolkoll score in Värmdö
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 Värmdö
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Värmdö: 17 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Lemshagastiftelsen with Skolkoll score 72 out of 100. Municipal average 55, neutral midpoint 50.
17 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Värmdö
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Värmdö: 4 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Värmdö gymnasium with Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Lowest: Värmdö Yrkesgymnasium with Skolkoll score 43 out of 100.
4 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Värmdö
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunns skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄRMDÖ KOMMUN | 480 | 70.4% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Djurö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄRMDÖ KOMMUN | 290 | 79.2% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ekedalsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄRMDÖ KOMMUN | 370 | 82.3% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fågelvik skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄRMDÖ KOMMUN | 130 | 84.3% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Grantomta Montessoriskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GRANTOMTA MONTESSORISTIFTELSE | 160 | 66.5% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gustavsbergs gymnasium | Upper secondary school | VÄRMDÖ KOMMUN | 160 | 73.9% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hemmestaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄRMDÖ KOMMUN | 590 | 76.8% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Värmdö | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 550 | — | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kullsvedsskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | VÄRMDÖ KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Kullsvedsskolan, Grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | VÄRMDÖ KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Kullsvedsskolans anpassade gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | VÄRMDÖ KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Kvarnbergsskolan | Compulsory school | VÄRMDÖ KOMMUN | 460 | 87.3% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kyrkskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄRMDÖ KOMMUN | 120 | 74.1% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lemshagastiftelsen | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LEMSHAGASTIFTELSEN | 430 | 82.3% | Skolkoll score 72 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mälardalens Ridgymnasium Gustavsberg | Upper secondary school | 5569516742 | 60 | — | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Munkmoraskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄRMDÖ KOMMUN | 70 | 88.4% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ösbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄRMDÖ KOMMUN | 630 | 81.6% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Runmarö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄRMDÖ KOMMUN | 10 | 65.6% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Sjöängsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄRMDÖ KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Skolan LÄR | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LÄR I VÄRMDÖ AB | 100 | 82.2% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stiftelsen Lagnövallen | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN LAGNÖVALLEN | 20 | 81.9% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Svartsö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄRMDÖ KOMMUN | 20 | 28.7% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Värmdö gymnasium | Upper secondary school | VÄRMDÖ KOMMUN | 1,330 | 96.1% | Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Värmdö Yrkesgymnasium | Upper secondary school | Lilla Park och Min Skola AB | 170 | 79% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Viks skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄRMDÖ KOMMUN | 440 | 89.9% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in VärmdöVärmdö has 38 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Värmdö you | — | 245.4Worse than neighbour average | 80.2%Better than neighbour average | 140,313 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Vaxholm | 10.6 km | 263.1In line with neighbour average | 78.2%In line with neighbour average | 153,092 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Nacka | 11.3 km | 264.1In line with neighbour average | 80.9%Better than neighbour average | 119,529 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Lidingö | 14.7 km | 269.8Better than neighbour average | 75.6%In line with neighbour average | 130,348 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Österåker | 18.9 km | 224.2Worse than neighbour average | 73.2%Worse than neighbour average | 127,624 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Tyresö | 19 km | 241.3Worse than neighbour average | 73.6%Worse than neighbour average | 129,171 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Danderyd | 22.1 km | 278.9Better than neighbour average | 81.5%Better than neighbour average | 135,411 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 256.9 | 77.2% | 132,529 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 Värmdö 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 Värmdö municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Värmdö
Vuxenutbildningsenheten Värmdö: Operating name changed from Enhet för antagning och auktorisation, vuxenutbildning Vuxenutbildning-och arbetslivskontoret to Vuxenutbildningsenheten Värmdö
Vuxenutbildningsenheten Värmdö: Address changed from Skogsbovägen 9-11, 13481 Gustavsberg to Britt-Louise Sundells gata 11, 13440 Gustavsberg
Värmdö Yrkesgymnasium: Operating name changed from Värmdö Tekniska Gymnasieskola to Värmdö Yrkesgymnasium
Kullsvedsskolan, Grundskola: School types changed from FTH to FTH, GRAN
Stiftelsen Lagnövallen: Renamed from Norra Lagnö Skola to Stiftelsen Lagnövallen
Svartsö skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Kullsvedsskolans anpassade gymnasieskola: Register field changed from false to true
Stiftelsen Lagnövallen: Renamed from Norra Lagnö Skola to Stiftelsen Lagnövallen
Stiftelsen Lagnövallen: Operating name changed from Antistilla to Norra Lagnö Skola
Stiftelsen Lagnövallen: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Svartsö skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Skolan LÄR: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3 to 1, 2, 3, 4
Skolan LÄR: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3 to 1, 2, 3, 4
FÖRSKOLAN PORSLINSKVARTERET: Renamed from THOREN FRAMTID FÖRSKOLA GUSTAVSBERG to FÖRSKOLAN PORSLINSKVARTERET
FÖRSKOLAN PORSLINSKVARTERET: Address changed from Stora Nygatan 52, 21137 MALMÖ to EDLA SOFIAS GATA 2, 13450 GUSTAVSBERG
Stiftelsen Lagnövallen: Renamed from Antistilla skola to Norra Lagnö Skola
Stiftelsen Lagnövallen: New organiser: Stiftelsen Lagnövallen (previously: Antistilla AB)
Värmdö Yrkesgymnasium: Operator name changed to: MOV Gymnasieskolor AB (previously: Värmdö Tekniska Utbildningar Aktiebolag, Vtu)
Värmdö Yrkesgymnasium: Renamed from Värmdö Tekniska gymnasieskola to Värmdö Yrkesgymnasium
Sjöängsskolan: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Sjöängsskolan: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-07-01
Möja skola: School types changed from FKLASS to FTH
Lemshagastiftelsen: Address changed from Lemshagavägen 5-15, 13461 Ingarö to Lämshagavägen 5-15, 13461 Ingarö
Möja skola: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to FKLASS
Möja skola: Register field changed from false to unknown
Vuxenutbildningsenheten Värmdö: Operating name changed from unknown name to Enhet för antagning och auktorisation, vuxenutbildning Vuxenutbildning-och arbetslivskontoret
Ekedalsskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Ekedalsskolan
Svartsö skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Skolan LÄR: Address changed from Kyrkogårdsvägen 4, 13443 Gustavsberg to Kyrkogårdsvägen 4, 13441 Gustavsberg
Kvarnbergsskolan: Address changed from Bergsgatan 7, 13441 GUSTAVSBERG to Bergsgatan 29, 13441 GUSTAVSBERG
… and 58 older events.
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