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 Växjö municipality
158 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 Växjö, Kronoberg County. The three most common school forms: 77 preschool, 49 compulsory school, 43 after-school care (+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 Växjö
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
- 49
- Upper secondary
- 22
- Preschools
- 77
- Municipal
- 118
- Independent
- 40
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.
Växjö has 158 schools with a merit value of 228.3 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 78.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
158 schools20,629 pupils78.2% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Growing municipality (+0.6%)
Apply for a place in Växjö
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Växjö.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Växjö 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 Växjö school portal (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Växjö
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 78.2%) is 4.9 percentage points above the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +2.5 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 9% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 152,207 SEK) is 5% higher than the national average (144,800 SEK).
- Population is growing: +0.6% change (2025).
Key metrics — Växjö municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 158
- 118 municipal, 40 independent
- Total pupils
- 20,629
- 49 compulsory, 22 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 228.3
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 78.2%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.9
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Växjö municipality has 158 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 228.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (78.2%, 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↑ +0.7 %
Trend: 226.8 to 228.3, up2020: 226.8 p2025: 228.3 p
Merit values have increased by 1.5 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +3.3 %
Trend: 75.7 to 78.2, up2020: 75.7 %2025: 78.2 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 2.5 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +30.7 %
Trend: 116,474 to 152,207, up2020: 116,474 SEK2025: 152,207 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 35,732 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Växjö
- How many schools are there in Växjö?
- Växjö municipality has 158 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 49 of the units offer compulsory education, 22 offer upper-secondary education and 77 offer preschool. 118 of the units are municipal and 40 are independent. A total of 20,629 pupils attend schools in Växjö.
- What are the merit values in Växjö?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Växjö is 228.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Prolympia Växjö with 258 points.
- Which school in Växjö has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Katedralskolan 2 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Växjö at 99.7%. The municipality value is 78.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Växjö?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Växjö is 152,207 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 152,282 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Växjö 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 VäxjöThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in VäxjöThe 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 transport12.8% 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: 4,173 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 Växjö compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 2/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 1/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 3/7
Skolkoll score in Växjö
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 Växjö
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Växjö: 48 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Lammhults skola with Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Municipal average 53, neutral midpoint 50.
48 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Växjö
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Växjö: 21 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Katedralskolan 2 with Skolkoll score 73 out of 100. Municipal average 48, neutral midpoint 50.
21 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Växjö
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Åby skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 60 | 66.8% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Anpassad grundskola 1 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Anpassad grundskola 2 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Anpassad grundskola 3 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Åryds skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 130 | 82.9% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bäckaslövskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 290 | 90.4% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Braås skola 4-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 250 | 60.4% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Braås skola F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 90 | 74.3% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Centrumskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 270 | 74% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Dädesjö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 20 | 42% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Elin Wägnerskolan | Compulsory school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Fagrabäckskolan | Compulsory school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 360 | 82.1% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Furuby skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 70 | 66.7% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Furutåskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 240 | 89.5% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gemla skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 190 | 81.2% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gustavslundskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 300 | 69.8% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hagavikskolan | Compulsory school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 320 | 84.6% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Högstorps skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 260 | 81.4% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hovshagaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 290 | 82% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ingelstad skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 230 | 79.1% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ingelstadgymnasiet | Upper secondary school | HUSHÅLLNINGSSÄLLSKAPET KALMAR-KRONOBERG-BLEKINGE | 290 | 80.5% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Växjö | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 240 | — | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kalvsvik skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 20 | 90.5% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Katedralskolan 1 | Upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 370 | 98.8% | Skolkoll score 72 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Katedralskolan 2 | Upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 210 | 99.7% | Skolkoll score 73 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Katedralskolan 3 | Upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 270 | 96.8% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Katedralskolan 4 | Upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 300 | 95.7% | Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Katedralskolan 5 | Upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 120 | 86.2% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kronoberg Skola | Compulsory school | Watma Group AB | 500 | — | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kungsmadskolan 1 | Upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 260 | 89.3% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kungsmadskolan 2 | Upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 390 | 91.6% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kungsmadskolan 3 | Upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 150 | 71.8% | Skolkoll score 32 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kungsmadskolan 4 | Adapted upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Kungsmadskolan 5 | Upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 360 | 92.6% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kungsmadskolan 6 | Upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 220 | 98.3% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kungsmadskolan 7 | Adapted upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Kungsmadskolan 8 | Upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Lammhults skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 300 | 81.6% | Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Composite index. |
| LBS Kreativa Gymnasiet Växjö | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 120 | 55% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lillestadskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 280 | 80.2% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ljungfälleskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 260 | 63.8% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mobergsskolan | Compulsory school | Edukatus Alliance Holding AB | 140 | 62.3% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nöbbele skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 50 | 62.6% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Norregårdskolan | Compulsory school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 540 | 85.4% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Öjaby skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 270 | 86.8% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ör skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 20 | 85% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Östra Lugnets skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 360 | 81.2% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Östregårdskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 250 | 84.5% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Pär Lagerkvistskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 380 | 79.1% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Pär Lagerkvistskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 260 | 77.3% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in VäxjöVäxjö has 77 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Växjö you | — | 228.3Better than neighbour average | 78.2%Better than neighbour average | 152,207 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Alvesta | 20.2 km | 209.3In line with neighbour average | 68.3%In line with neighbour average | 142,053 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Lessebo | 30.9 km | 231.2Better than neighbour average | 71.9%Better than neighbour average | 173,876 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Uppvidinge | 37.7 km | 213.4In line with neighbour average | 58.7%Worse than neighbour average | 172,745 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Tingsryd | 43.9 km | 201.7Worse than neighbour average | 63.1%Worse than neighbour average | 154,382 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Sävsjö | 51.6 km | 212.3In line with neighbour average | 64.9%Worse than neighbour average | 140,554 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Emmaboda | 53.8 km | 216.4In line with neighbour average | 77.7%Better than neighbour average | 158,829 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 214 | 67.4% | 157,073 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 Växjö 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 Växjö municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Växjö
Dädesjö skola: Address changed from Dädesjö, 35242 Dädesjö to Stationsvägen Dädesjö, 36391 Braås
Lammhults skola: Address changed from Herrgårdsgatan 2, 36030 Lammhult to Herrgårdsgatan 4, 36345 Lammhult
Nöbbele skola: Address changed from Nöbbele, Almqvists väg, 35574 Värends Nöbbele to Almqvists väg 3B, 35574 Värends Nöbbele
Tolg skola: Address changed from Tolg, 35595 Tolg to Kyrkskolan, Tolg, 35595 Tolg
Tävelsås skola: Address changed from Tävelsås, 35236 Tävelsås to Stjärnviksvägen 4a, 35236 Tävelsås
Uråsa skola: Address changed from Uråsa, 35594 Uråsa to Uråsa Kyrkby, Uråsa, 35594 Uråsa
MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN BOKHULTET: Address changed from Box 515, 35106 VÄXJÖ to Kasernvägen 16, 35236 VÄXJÖ
MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN KRONAN: Address changed from Box 515, 35106 VÄXJÖ to Kasernvägen 16, 35236 VÄXJÖ
MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN WÄLLUDDEN: Address changed from Box 515, 35106 VÄXJÖ to Kasernvägen 16, 35236 VÄXJÖ
Anpassad grundskola 1: Operating name changed from Högstorp skola to Högstorps anpassad skola
Anpassad grundskola 2: Operating name changed from Ljungfälleskolan to Ljungfälle anpassad skola
Anpassad grundskola 3: Operating name changed from Östra Lugnets skola to Östra Lugnet och Hagavik anpassad skola
Elin Wägnerskolan: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Elin Wägnerskolan: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Kungsmadskolan 4: Operating name changed from Gymnasiesärskolan to Anpassad Gymnasieskola
Kungsmadskolan 7: Operating name changed from Kungsmadskolan to Anpassad Gymnasieskola
Kungsmadskolan 8: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Kungsmadskolan 8: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Teleborg Centrum skola 1: Operating name changed from Teleborg Centrumskolan to Teleborg Centrum
Teleborg Centrum skola 2: Operating name changed from Teleborg Centrumskolan to Teleborg Centrum
Växjö Fria Gymnasium: School types changed from GY to GY, VUX
BISKOPSHAGENS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from HJALMAR PETRIS VÄG 1, 35247 VÄXJÖ to BOX 1222, 35112 VÄXJÖ
DÄDESJÖ FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from HJALMAR PETRIS VÄG 1, 35247 VÄXJÖ to BOX 1222, 35112 VÄXJÖ
FÖRSKOLAN BOKELUND: Address changed from HJALMAR PETRIS VÄG 1, 35247 VÄXJÖ to BOX 1222, 35112 VÄXJÖ
GUSTAVSLUNDS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from HJALMAR PETRIS VÄG 1, 35247 VÄXJÖ to BOX 1222, 35112 VÄXJÖ
HÖGSTORPS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from HJALMAR PETRIS VÄG 1, 35247 VÄXJÖ to BOX 1222, 35112 VÄXJÖ
KALVSVIKS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from HJALMAR PETRIS VÄG 1, 35247 VÄXJÖ to BOX 1222, 35112 VÄXJÖ
MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN BOKHULTET: Address changed from Honnörsgatan 21, 35236 VÄXJÖ to Box 515, 35106 VÄXJÖ
MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN KRONAN: Address changed from Honnörsgatan 21, 35236 VÄXJÖ to Box 515, 35106 VÄXJÖ
MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN WÄLLUDDEN: Address changed from Honnörsgatan 21, 35236 VÄXJÖ to Box 515, 35106 VÄXJÖ
… and 411 older events.
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