Best schools in Gothenburg 2026
There is no official list of the “best school” in Gothenburg. Instead you can compare 188 compulsory schools and 92 upper secondary schools in the City of Gothenburg on what is actually measured: merit value, share of certified teachers, diploma rates and ratings from parents who have reviewed them here.
The median merit value among Gothenburg compulsory schools with published statistics is 233.4 – a useful reference point when reading the tables below.
Statistics last fetched 4 October 2026.
Compulsory schools (grundskola)
188 units in the municipality. Choose what to sort by – each list shows up to 20 units.
Compares figures from 2025/26. 82 units report this figure.
| # | School | Merit value | Certified teachers | Parent rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jensen Grundskola Göteborg | 297.8 | 63 % | – | |
| 2 | Montessoriskolan Casa | 274.5 | 90 % | – | |
| 3 | Grundskolan Skäret | 269.5 | 88 % | – | |
| 4 | Stiftelsen The English School Gothenburg | 269.3 | 48 % | – | |
| 5 | Noblaskolan Kviberg | 269.2 | 82 % | – | |
| 6 | Vasaskolan | 268.1 | 74 % | – | |
| 7 | Victoriaskolan | 267.9 | 78 % | – | |
| 8 | Göteborgs Högre Samskola Gr. | 267.8 | 95 % | – | |
| 9 | Noblaskolan Nya Hovås Åk 6-9 | 266.6 | 67 % | – | |
| 10 | Böskolans Friskola | 263.3 | 87 % | – | |
| 11 | Innovitaskolan S:t Jörgen | 262.4 | 67 % | – | |
| 12 | Ebba Petterssons Privatskola | 261.5 | 84 % | – | |
| 13 | Franska Skolan Göteborg 6-9 | 261.2 | 71 % | – | |
| 14 | Nordlyckeskolan 7-9 | 259.6 | 83 % | – | |
| 15 | Lindåsskolan F-9 | 258.8 | 85 % | – | |
| 16 | Communityskolan Gårdsten | 255.7 | 52 % | – | |
| 17 | Noblaskolan Lindholmen | 254.7 | 77 % | – | |
| 18 | Påvelundsskolan F-9 | 254.4 | 88 % | – | |
| 19 | Härlandatjärnskolan F-9 | 253.7 | 91 % | – | |
| 20 | Assaredsskolan | 253.6 | 75 % | – |
Compares figures from 2025/26. 168 units report this figure.
| # | School | Merit value | Certified teachers | Parent rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kärralundsskolan F-9 | 244.8 | 99 % | – | |
| 2 | Oscar Fredriksskolan F-6 | – | 98 % | – | |
| 3 | Lilla Trulsegårdsskolan F-3 | – | 96 % | – | |
| 4 | Göteborgs Högre Samskola Gr. | 267.8 | 95 % | – | |
| 5 | Rosendalsskolan F-6 | – | 94 % | – | |
| 6 | Hagenskolan F-6 | – | 91 % | – | |
| 7 | Parkskolan F-6 | – | 91 % | – | |
| 8 | Utbynässkolan F-3 | – | 91 % | – | |
| 9 | Härlandatjärnskolan F-9 | 253.7 | 91 % | – | |
| 10 | Högenskolan F-3 | – | 90 % | – | |
| 11 | Rambergsskolan F-6 | – | 90 % | – | |
| 12 | Bärbyskolan F-6 | – | 90 % | – | |
| 13 | Montessoriskolan Casa | 274.5 | 90 % | – | |
| 14 | Kärrdalsskolan F-5 | – | 90 % | – | |
| 15 | Kungsladugårdsskolan F-6 | – | 90 % | – | |
| 16 | Annedalsskolan F-6 | – | 89 % | – | |
| 17 | Kunskapsskolan Krokslätt | 233 | 89 % | – | |
| 18 | Sandarnaskolan F-6 | – | 88 % | – | |
| 19 | Hagaskolan F-6 | – | 88 % | – | |
| 20 | Grundskolan Skäret | 269.5 | 88 % | – |
Upper secondary schools (gymnasium)
92 units in the municipality. Choose what to sort by – each list shows up to 20 units.
Compares figures from 2022/23. 58 units report this figure.
| # | School | Diploma in 3 yrs | Grade points | Certified teachers | Parent rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hvitfeldtska Gymnasiet 6 | 98 % | 13.9 | 64 % | – | |
| 2 | Hvitfeldtska Gymnasiet 1 | 97 % | 16.6 | 97 % | – | |
| 3 | Hvitfeldtska Gymnasiet 4 | 97 % | 16 | 91 % | – | |
| 4 | Donnergymnasiet | 97 % | 16.6 | 97 % | – | |
| 5 | Sjölins Gymnasium Göteborg | 96 % | 15.4 | 85 % | – | |
| 6 | Lm Engströms Gymnasium | 96 % | 17.1 | 95 % | – | |
| 7 | Sigrid Rudebecks Gymnasium | 96 % | 16.8 | 99 % | – | |
| 8 | Nti Gymnasiet Johanneberg | 95 % | 14.7 | 92 % | – | |
| 9 | Bernadottegymnasiet 1 | 95 % | 15.1 | 84 % | – | |
| 10 | Göteborgs Högre Samskola Gy. | 95 % | 17.2 | 93 % | – | |
| 11 | Polhemsgymnasiet 2 | 95 % | 14.6 | 100 % | – | |
| 12 | Hvitfeldtska Gymnasiet 3 | 94 % | 17.4 | 99 % | – | |
| 13 | Gymnasieakademin Göteborg | 94 % | 14.2 | 86 % | – | |
| 14 | Kitas Gymnasium | 94 % | 16.8 | 100 % | – | |
| 15 | Klara Teoretiska Gymnasium Göteborg Postgatan | 93 % | 15.5 | 91 % | – | |
| 16 | Göteborgsregionens Tekniska Gymnasium | 92 % | 14 | 81 % | – | |
| 17 | Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Göteborg Odin | 91 % | 14.2 | 86 % | – | |
| 18 | Polhemsgymnasiet 3 | 91 % | 14.2 | 90 % | – | |
| 19 | Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Göteborg Centrum | 91 % | 14.2 | 90 % | – | |
| 20 | Kitas Ekonomi | 90 % | 16.9 | 93 % | – |
Latest published value. 68 units report this figure.
| # | School | Diploma in 3 yrs | Grade points | Certified teachers | Parent rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hvitfeldtska Gymnasiet 3 | 94 % | 17.4 | 99 % | – | |
| 2 | Göteborgs Högre Samskola Gy. | 95 % | 17.2 | 93 % | – | |
| 3 | Kitas Natur | 87 % | 17.2 | 99 % | – | |
| 4 | Lm Engströms Gymnasium | 96 % | 17.1 | 95 % | – | |
| 5 | Kitas Ekonomi | 90 % | 16.9 | 93 % | – | |
| 6 | Kitas Gymnasium | 94 % | 16.8 | 100 % | – | |
| 7 | Sigrid Rudebecks Gymnasium | 96 % | 16.8 | 99 % | – | |
| 8 | Donnergymnasiet | 97 % | 16.6 | 97 % | – | |
| 9 | Hvitfeldtska Gymnasiet 1 | 97 % | 16.6 | 97 % | – | |
| 10 | Hvitfeldtska Gymnasiet 2 | 85 % | 16.4 | 89 % | – | |
| 11 | Polhemsgymnasiet 4 | – | 16.4 | 90 % | – | |
| 12 | Amerikanska Gymnasiet Göteborg | 84 % | 16.2 | 85 % | – | |
| 13 | Ingrid Segerstedts Gymnasium | 83 % | 16.2 | 100 % | – | |
| 14 | Schillerska Gymnasiet 1 | 81 % | 16.2 | 100 % | – | |
| 15 | Hvitfeldtska Gymnasiet 4 | 97 % | 16 | 91 % | – | |
| 16 | Burgårdens Gymnasium 3 | – | 15.8 | 86 % | – | |
| 17 | Bernadottegymnasiet 2 | – | 15.7 | 94 % | – | |
| 18 | Rytmus Göteborg | 87 % | 15.6 | 94 % | – | |
| 19 | Klara Teoretiska Gymnasium Göteborg Postgatan | 93 % | 15.5 | 91 % | – | |
| 20 | Sjölins Gymnasium Göteborg | 96 % | 15.4 | 85 % | – |
Compares figures from 2025/26. 79 units report this figure.
| # | School | Diploma in 3 yrs | Grade points | Certified teachers | Parent rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ingrid Segerstedts Gymnasium | 83 % | 16.2 | 100 % | – | |
| 2 | Kitas Gymnasium | 94 % | 16.8 | 100 % | – | |
| 3 | Polhemsgymnasiet 2 | 95 % | 14.6 | 100 % | – | |
| 4 | Schillerska Gymnasiet 1 | 81 % | 16.2 | 100 % | – | |
| 5 | Hvitfeldtska Gymnasiet 3 | 94 % | 17.4 | 99 % | – | |
| 6 | Schillerska Gymnasiet 3 | 70 % | 14.9 | 99 % | – | |
| 7 | Kitas Natur | 87 % | 17.2 | 99 % | – | |
| 8 | Sigrid Rudebecks Gymnasium | 96 % | 16.8 | 99 % | – | |
| 9 | Katrinelundsgymnasiet 4 | 57 % | 14.8 | 98 % | – | |
| 10 | Schillerska Gymnasiet 2 | 77 % | 13.6 | 98 % | – | |
| 11 | Donnergymnasiet | 97 % | 16.6 | 97 % | – | |
| 12 | Hvitfeldtska Gymnasiet 1 | 97 % | 16.6 | 97 % | – | |
| 13 | Lm Engströms Gymnasium | 96 % | 17.1 | 95 % | – | |
| 14 | Kunskapsgymnasiet Göteborg | 83 % | 14 | 94 % | – | |
| 15 | Bernadottegymnasiet 2 | – | 15.7 | 94 % | – | |
| 16 | Rytmus Göteborg | 87 % | 15.6 | 94 % | – | |
| 17 | Göteborgs Högre Samskola Gy. | 95 % | 17.2 | 93 % | – | |
| 18 | Motorbranschens Tekniska Gymnasium 1 | 81 % | 12.7 | 93 % | – | |
| 19 | Designgymnasiet Göteborg | 89 % | 14.9 | 93 % | – | |
| 20 | Polhemsgymnasiet 1 | 90 % | 15.1 | 93 % | – |
How to apply for a school in Gothenburg
In the City of Gothenburg you apply for preschool class and compulsory school in the city's e-service. Municipal schools exist in every district, and independent schools keep their own queues that you join directly with the school.
Upper secondary applications go through the Gothenburg region's joint admissions (Göteborgsregionen), where you can apply to programmes in several municipalities in the region.
Statistics do not tell the whole story. Visit the school, ask about its profile, size and travel time, and read reviews from other families on each profile page.
How does School Reviews rank schools and preschools?
- Merit value, share of certified teachers and share of students graduating within three years come from Skolverket's open statistics. We only compare figures from the same, most recent school year.
- Grade points for upper secondary schools are an unweighted average across the school's programmes, because Skolverket reports them per programme.
- Parent ratings are based on reviews on School Reviews. A unit needs at least 3 reviews to be ranked, and its rating is adjusted towards the city average (equivalent to 5 extra reviews) so a single five-star review cannot beat many consistently positive ones. There are currently 0 ratings for 0 units in this list.
- Each list shows one thing at a time – we never merge different measures into a made-up “overall score”. Ties are sorted alphabetically. Closed units and open preschools are not included.
- Limitations: the statistics describe students' results and staff qualifications, not a school's overall quality. Small units may lack figures because the authorities do not publish them, and reviews reflect individual families' experiences.
- Statistics were last fetched on 4 October 2026. About our data sources
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best school in Gothenburg?
It depends on what matters for your child. No authority names a “best school”. By year 9 merit value (2025/26), Jensen Grundskola Göteborg is highest in our list, but merit value, certified teachers, school size, profile and travel time matter differently to different families.
Which compulsory schools in Gothenburg have the highest merit value?
According to Skolverket's latest statistics (2025/26), Jensen Grundskola Göteborg, Montessoriskolan Casa and Grundskolan Skäret have the highest average year 9 merit value among schools in Gothenburg. See the full list above.
Which schools in Gothenburg have the best reviews?
No school in Gothenburg has at least 3 reviews yet, so we do not show a parent ranking. You can read the reviews that exist on each school's page – and help other families by writing your own.
How do I choose the right school for my child?
Start with what your child needs: safety, travel time, size, profile or support. Then compare statistics and reviews, visit the school and ask about teaching and student health services. Remember that independent schools often have queues you need to join early.
What is the difference between municipal and independent schools?
Both are free of charge, follow the Education Act and the national curriculum, and are inspected by the Swedish Schools Inspectorate. Municipal schools are run by the municipality, while independent schools have another organiser and their own queue rules, such as queue time or sibling priority.