Best schools in Stockholm 2026
There is no official list of the “best school” in Stockholm. Instead you can compare 253 compulsory schools and 107 upper secondary schools in the City of Stockholm 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 Stockholm compulsory schools with published statistics is 252.6 – a useful reference point when reading the tables below.
Statistics last fetched 4 October 2026.
Compulsory schools (grundskola)
253 units in the municipality. Choose what to sort by – each list shows up to 20 units.
Compares figures from 2025/26. 137 units report this figure.
| # | School | Merit value | Certified teachers | Parent rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fredrikshovs Slotts Skola | 320.7 | 86 % | – | |
| 2 | Campus Manilla | 314.2 | 85 % | – | |
| 3 | Vasa International School Of Stockholm | 312.8 | – | – | |
| 4 | Montessori Mondial Kungsholmen | 309.6 | 80 % | – | |
| 5 | Musikskolan Lilla Akademien | 303.4 | 67 % | – | |
| 6 | Maria Elementarskola | 299.7 | 83 % | – | |
| 7 | Enskilda Gymnasiet, Gr | 297.9 | 93 % | – | |
| 8 | Kristna Skolan | 297.7 | 55 % | – | |
| 9 | Carlssons Skola | 293.7 | 89 % | – | |
| 10 | Höglandsskolan | 293.4 | 90 % | – | |
| 11 | Äppelviksskolan | 292.9 | 85 % | – | |
| 12 | Adolf Fredriks Musikklasser | 292.6 | 86 % | – | |
| 13 | Gärdesskolan | 289.8 | 78 % | – | |
| 14 | Franska Skolan/ecole Francaise | 289.4 | 73 % | – | |
| 15 | Rålambshovsskolan | 288 | 88 % | – | |
| 16 | Kungsholmens Grundskola | 285.7 | 86 % | – | |
| 17 | Europaskolan | 284.8 | – | – | |
| 18 | Matteusskolan | 284 | 87 % | – | |
| 19 | Engelbrektsskolan | 283.7 | 76 % | – | |
| 20 | Vasa Real | 283.4 | 82 % | – |
Compares figures from 2025/26. 217 units report this figure.
| # | School | Merit value | Certified teachers | Parent rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindeskolan | – | 96 % | – | |
| 2 | Gustav Vasa Skola | – | 96 % | – | |
| 3 | Mariehällsskolan | – | 95 % | – | |
| 4 | Magitaskolan | – | 95 % | – | |
| 5 | Ålstensskolan | – | 95 % | – | |
| 6 | Bobergsskolan | 280.2 | 94 % | – | |
| 7 | Backluraskolan | – | 94 % | – | |
| 8 | Kunskapsskolan Tyresö | 263.2 | 93 % | – | |
| 9 | Enskilda Gymnasiet, Gr | 297.9 | 93 % | – | |
| 10 | Lilla Adolf Fredriks Skola | – | 92 % | – | |
| 11 | Hammarbyskolan Södra | 240.2 | 92 % | – | |
| 12 | Hammarbyskolan Norra | – | 92 % | – | |
| 13 | Hjorthagens Skola | – | 92 % | – | |
| 14 | Stockholms Montessoriskola Färgargårdstorget | – | 92 % | – | |
| 15 | Nockebyhovsskolan | – | 91 % | – | |
| 16 | Västbergaskolan | 269.5 | 91 % | – | |
| 17 | Skarpatorpsskolan | 218.1 | 90 % | – | |
| 18 | Mariaskolan | 279.1 | 90 % | – | |
| 19 | Klastorpsskolan | – | 90 % | – | |
| 20 | Brotorpsskolan | – | 90 % | – |
Upper secondary schools (gymnasium)
107 units in the municipality. Choose what to sort by – each list shows up to 20 units.
Compares figures from 2022/23. 77 units report this figure.
Latest published value. 81 units report this figure.
| # | School | Diploma in 3 yrs | Grade points | Certified teachers | Parent rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enskilda Gymnasiet, Gy | 93 % | 18.4 | 98 % | – | |
| 2 | Lilla Akademiens Musikgymn. | 85 % | 18.4 | 47 % | – | |
| 3 | Lycée Francais Saint Louis, Gy | 35 % | 18.4 | – | – | |
| 4 | Tyska Skolan | 82 % | 18.2 | – | – | |
| 5 | P A Fogelströms Gymnasium 24650116 | 95 % | 17.8 | 91 % | – | |
| 6 | Norra Real 82964090 | 91 % | 17.7 | 98 % | – | |
| 7 | Kungsh Gy/sthlms Musikgy 74812809 | 90 % | 17.5 | 94 % | – | |
| 8 | Campus Manilla Gymnasium | 92 % | 17.4 | 79 % | – | |
| 9 | Södra Latins Gymnasium 89370947 | 87 % | 17.4 | 89 % | – | |
| 10 | Östra Reals Gymnasium 99755443 | 93 % | 17.4 | 95 % | – | |
| 11 | Kungl. Svenska Balettskolan Gy 38683336 | – | 17.1 | 49 % | – | |
| 12 | Viktor Rydberg Gy. Odenplan | 94 % | 17.1 | 90 % | – | |
| 13 | Anna Whitlocks Gymnasium 54040574 | 93 % | 16.8 | 97 % | – | |
| 14 | Hermods Distansgymnasium | 61 % | 16.8 | 100 % | – | |
| 15 | Kristofferskolan, Gy | 81 % | 16.6 | – | – | |
| 16 | Procivitas Privata Gymnasium Stockholm | 98 % | 16.5 | 94 % | – | |
| 17 | Nordiska Musikgymnasiet | 85 % | 16.4 | 52 % | – | |
| 18 | Blackebergs Gymnasium 85152591 | 94 % | 16.3 | 94 % | – | |
| 19 | Sjölins Gymnasium Södermalm | 96 % | 16.3 | 90 % | – | |
| 20 | Stockholms Idrottsgymnasium | 89 % | 16.2 | 90 % | – |
Compares figures from 2025/26. 87 units report this figure.
| # | School | Diploma in 3 yrs | Grade points | Certified teachers | Parent rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hermods Distansgymnasium | 61 % | 16.8 | 100 % | – | |
| 2 | Norra Real 82964090 | 91 % | 17.7 | 98 % | – | |
| 3 | Enskilda Gymnasiet, Gy | 93 % | 18.4 | 98 % | – | |
| 4 | Anna Whitlocks Gymnasium 54040574 | 93 % | 16.8 | 97 % | – | |
| 5 | Kulturama Gymnasium Natur | 81 % | 15.9 | 97 % | – | |
| 6 | Globala Gymnasiet 76054399 | 87 % | 15.8 | 97 % | – | |
| 7 | Jensen Gymnasium Vasastan | 85 % | 15.4 | 96 % | – | |
| 8 | Östra Reals Gymnasium 99755443 | 93 % | 17.4 | 95 % | – | |
| 9 | Bromma Gymnasium 54117171 | 85 % | 14.9 | 95 % | – | |
| 10 | Thorildsplans Gymnasium 32116280 | 67 % | 13.7 | 95 % | – | |
| 11 | Realgymnasiet Stockholm | 75 % | 14.1 | 95 % | – | |
| 12 | Procivitas Privata Gymnasium Stockholm | 98 % | 16.5 | 94 % | – | |
| 13 | Nti Handelsgymnasiet Stockholm | 79 % | 13.3 | 94 % | – | |
| 14 | Kungsh Gy/sthlms Musikgy 74812809 | 90 % | 17.5 | 94 % | – | |
| 15 | Blackebergs Gymnasium 85152591 | 94 % | 16.3 | 94 % | – | |
| 16 | Kulturama Gymnasium | 81 % | 15.9 | 94 % | – | |
| 17 | Betty Petterssons Gymnasium | 50 % | 13.1 | 93 % | – | |
| 18 | Praktiska Gymnasiet Liljeholmen | 84 % | 14 | 93 % | – | |
| 19 | Rgrh Stockholm, Riksgymnasium För Rörelsehindrade Elever 89963319 | – | – | 93 % | – | |
| 20 | Designgymnasiet Kungsholmen | 76 % | 14.9 | 92 % | – |
How to apply for a school in Stockholm
In the City of Stockholm, guardians make their school choice for preschool class and for some year-group transitions in the city's e-service. Independent schools run their own queues, which you join directly with each school – often well in advance.
Applications to upper secondary school in Stockholm County go through Gymnasieantagningen Storsthlm, where you can apply to programmes across the whole county.
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 1 ratings for 1 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 Stockholm?
It depends on what matters for your child. No authority names a “best school”. By year 9 merit value (2025/26), Fredrikshovs Slotts Skola 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 Stockholm have the highest merit value?
According to Skolverket's latest statistics (2025/26), Fredrikshovs Slotts Skola, Campus Manilla and Vasa International School Of Stockholm have the highest average year 9 merit value among schools in Stockholm. See the full list above.
Which schools in Stockholm have the best reviews?
No school in Stockholm 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.