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
155 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: 74 preschool, 49 compulsory school, 43 after-school care (+6 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 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
- 74
- Municipal
- 118
- Independent
- 37
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.
Växjö has 155 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%).
155 schools20,585 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 national average.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +2.5 percentage points over the measurement period.
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 152,207 SEK) is 6% higher than the national average (144,179 SEK).
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 9% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Population is growing: +0.6% change (2025).
Key metrics — Växjö municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
155Active schools118 municipal, 37 independent
20,585Total pupils49 compulsory, 22 upper secondary
12Pupils per teacherCompulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Växjö municipality has 155 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 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↑ +0.7 %
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 155 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 74 offer preschool. 118 of the units are municipal and 37 are independent. A total of 20,585 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 Kronoberg Skola with 257.5 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 queue 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 ↓
2/7Merit value 2025
1/7Qualified teachers 2025
4/7Cost/pupil 2025
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: 44 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Lammhults skola with Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Municipal average 53, neutral midpoint 50.
44 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 50, 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. Below average. |
| Anpassad grundskola 1 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Anpassad grundskola 2 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Anpassad grundskola 3 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Åryds skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 130 | 82.9% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average. |
| Bäckaslövskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 290 | 90.4% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Near average. |
| Braås skola 4-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 250 | 60.4% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Below average. |
| Braås skola F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 90 | 74.3% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Near average. |
| Centrumskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 270 | 74% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average. |
| Dädesjö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 20 | — | — |
| Elin Wägnerskolan | Compulsory school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Fagrabäckskolan | Compulsory school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 360 | 82.1% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Furuby skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 70 | 66.7% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Furutåskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 240 | 89.5% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Near average. |
| Gemla skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 190 | 81.2% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Gustavslundskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 300 | 69.8% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Below average. |
| Hagavikskolan | Compulsory school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 320 | 84.6% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Near average. |
| Högstorps skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 260 | 81.4% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hovshagaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 290 | 82% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Ingelstad skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 230 | 79.1% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average. |
| Ingelstadgymnasiet | Upper secondary school | HUSHÅLLNINGSSÄLLSKAPET KALMAR-KRONOBERG-BLEKINGE | 300 | 80.5% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Växjö | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 240 | — | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Near average. |
| Kalvsvik skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 20 | — | — |
| Katedralskolan 1 | Upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 370 | 98.8% | Skolkoll score 72 out of 100. Near average. |
| Katedralskolan 2 | Upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 230 | 99.7% | Skolkoll score 73 out of 100. Near average. |
| Katedralskolan 3 | Upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 270 | 96.8% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Katedralskolan 4 | Upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 330 | 95.7% | Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Near average. |
| Katedralskolan 5 | Upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 130 | 86.2% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Near average. |
| Kronoberg Skola | Compulsory school | Watma Group AB | 500 | — | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Kungsmadskolan 1 | Upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 270 | 89.3% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Near average. |
| Kungsmadskolan 2 | Upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 390 | 91.6% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Kungsmadskolan 3 | Upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 160 | 71.8% | Skolkoll score 34 out of 100. Below average. |
| Kungsmadskolan 4 | Adapted upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Kungsmadskolan 5 | Upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 310 | 92.6% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average. |
| Kungsmadskolan 6 | Upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 230 | 98.3% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Near average. |
| Kungsmadskolan 7 | Adapted upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Kungsmadskolan 8 | Upper secondary school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Lammhults skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 300 | 81.6% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Near average. |
| LBS Kreativa Gymnasiet Växjö | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 120 | 55% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Below average. |
| Lillestadskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 280 | 80.2% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Ljungfälleskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 260 | 63.8% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Below average. |
| Mobergsskolan | Compulsory school | Edukatus Alliance Holding AB | 140 | 62.3% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Below average. |
| Nöbbele skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 50 | 62.6% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Norregårdskolan | Compulsory school | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 540 | 85.4% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Öjaby skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 270 | 86.8% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Ör skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 20 | — | — |
| Östra Lugnets skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 360 | 81.2% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Östregårdskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 250 | 84.5% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Near average. |
| Pär Lagerkvistskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 380 | 79.1% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Near average. |
| Pär Lagerkvistskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄXJÖ KOMMUN | 260 | 77.3% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Near average. |
Preschools in VäxjöVäxjö has 74 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Växjö you | — | 228.3 | 78.2% | 152,207 SEK |
| Alvesta | 23.2 km | 209.3 | 68.3% | 142,053 SEK |
| Lessebo | 31 km | 231.2 | 71.9% | 173,876 SEK |
| Uppvidinge | 33.6 km | 213.4 | 58.7% | 172,745 SEK |
| Tingsryd | 46.7 km | 201.7 | 63.1% | 154,382 SEK |
| Sävsjö | 49.7 km | 212.3 | 64.9% | 140,554 SEK |
| Vetlanda | 52.4 km | 205.3 | 62.3% | 150,872 SEK |
| Neighbour avg | 212.2 | 64.9% | 155,747 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 2024/25. 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
FÖRSKOLAN DAGISHAKET: Renamed from Förskola 528832 to FÖRSKOLAN DAGISHAKET
FÖRSKOLAN DAGISHAKET: Operating name changed from Förskola 528832 to FÖRSKOLAN DAGISHAKET
FÖRSKOLAN DAGISHAKET: Operator name changed to: Dagishaket AB (previously: Okänd huvudman)
FÖRSKOLAN DAGISHAKET: Address changed from Lancastervägen 8, 35249 VÄXJÖ to LANCASTERVÄGEN 8, 35272 VÄXJÖ
FÖRSKOLAN KOMPASSEN: Renamed from Förskola 213585 to FÖRSKOLAN KOMPASSEN
FÖRSKOLAN KOMPASSEN: Operating name changed from Förskola 213585 to FÖRSKOLAN KOMPASSEN
FÖRSKOLAN KOMPASSEN: Operator name changed to: Föreningen Kristen Förskola I Växjö (previously: Okänd huvudman)
FÖRSKOLAN KOMPASSEN: Address changed from BERGÖVÄGEN 2, 35244 VÄXJÖ to HAGADALSVÄGEN 27, 35226 VÄXJÖ
FÖRSKOLAN MARIA: Renamed from Förskola 328000 to FÖRSKOLAN MARIA
FÖRSKOLAN MARIA: Operating name changed from Förskola 328000 to FÖRSKOLAN MARIA
FÖRSKOLAN MARIA: Operator name changed to: Föreningen Kristen Förskola I Växjö (previously: Okänd huvudman)
FÖRSKOLAN MARIA: Address changed from BERGÖVÄGEN 2, 35244 VÄXJÖ to KUNGSVÄGEN 117, 35244 VÄXJÖ
KLIPPAN: Renamed from Förskola 879936 to KLIPPAN
KLIPPAN: Operating name changed from Förskola 879936 to KLIPPAN
KLIPPAN: Operator name changed to: Föreningen Kristen Förskola I Växjö (previously: Okänd huvudman)
KÄLLANS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 451189 to KÄLLANS FÖRSKOLA
KÄLLANS FÖRSKOLA: Operating name changed from Förskola 451189 to KÄLLANS FÖRSKOLA
KÄLLANS FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: Föreningen Kristen Förskola I Växjö (previously: Okänd huvudman)
KÄLLANS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from BERGÖVÄGEN 2, 35244 VÄXJÖ to FURUTÅVÄGEN 5, 35254 VÄXJÖ
FÖRSKOLAN DAGISHAKET: Renamed from FÖRSKOLAN DAGISHAKET to Förskola 528832
FÖRSKOLAN DAGISHAKET: Operating name changed from FÖRSKOLAN DAGISHAKET to Förskola 528832
FÖRSKOLAN DAGISHAKET: Operator name changed to: Okänd huvudman (previously: Dagishaket AB)
FÖRSKOLAN DAGISHAKET: Address changed from LANCASTERVÄGEN 8, 35272 VÄXJÖ to Lancastervägen 8, 35249 VÄXJÖ
FÖRSKOLAN KOMPASSEN: Renamed from FÖRSKOLAN KOMPASSEN to Förskola 213585
FÖRSKOLAN KOMPASSEN: Operating name changed from FÖRSKOLAN KOMPASSEN to Förskola 213585
FÖRSKOLAN KOMPASSEN: Operator name changed to: Okänd huvudman (previously: Föreningen Kristen Förskola I Växjö)
FÖRSKOLAN KOMPASSEN: Address changed from HAGADALSVÄGEN 27, 35226 VÄXJÖ to BERGÖVÄGEN 2, 35244 VÄXJÖ
FÖRSKOLAN MARIA: Renamed from FÖRSKOLAN MARIA to Förskola 328000
FÖRSKOLAN MARIA: Operating name changed from FÖRSKOLAN MARIA to Förskola 328000
FÖRSKOLAN MARIA: Operator name changed to: Okänd huvudman (previously: Föreningen Kristen Förskola I Växjö)
… and 807 older events.
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