Preschool
The municipality runs several preschools in Sigtuna town, and there are independent alternatives. You apply through the municipality's online service, at least four months before the child is due to start, and you can request a preschool in town even if you live in Märsta or the other way round. The family centre with its open preschool is in Märsta.
Primary and lower secondary
| School | Years | Run by | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| S:t Olofs skola | 7 to 9 | Sigtuna Municipality | Skolbacken, in the middle of town, minutes from Stora gatan. Around 440 pupils. |
| S:t Pers skola | Reception to 6 | Sigtuna Municipality | S:t Persgatan, in the western part of town. The nearest school for Sjudargården, Prästängarna and Brännbo. |
| S:ta Gertruds skola | Reception to 6 | Sigtuna Municipality | Porfyrvägen in Norrtil, north-east of the centre. The nearest school for Til, Munkholmen and Malmen. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Sigtuna | Reception to 9 | Independent | Stadsängsgatan 67 in Stadsängarna, opened in 2021. Around 600 pupils, taught in Swedish and English. |
| Josefinaskolan | Reception to 9 | Independent, Waldorf | Rävsta, between Sigtuna and Märsta. |
| Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket (SSHL) | 7 to 9 and upper secondary | Foundation | Manfred Björkquists allé, on the hill. Boarders and day pupils, Swedish and international (IB) tracks. |
School choice takes place in January for children starting the reception year and for those changing stage. The municipality applies a proximity principle for its own schools, so if you live in Sigtuna town you will normally be placed in town. Independent schools keep their own queues.
Upper secondary
Arlandagymnasiet in Märsta is the municipal upper secondary school, ten minutes by bus. SSHL in Sigtuna has an upper secondary programme with boarders and day pupils. Beyond that, Sigtuna's teenagers apply freely across Stockholm County, and many commute to schools in Stockholm, Sollentuna or Upplands Väsby. Uppsala is within reach too but in another county. Which programmes can be applied for from here depends on cooperation agreements.
Music school, library, after-school care
- Sigtuna kulturskola offers music, dance, drama and art for children and young people, with teaching in both Sigtuna and Märsta. There is a queue for popular instruments.
- Sigtuna library is at Runstigen 1 with story times, homework help and a programme for children.
- After-school care (fritidshem) is provided at the municipal primary schools. Ungdomens hus, the youth centre, is in Märsta.
Is there a lower secondary school in Sigtuna town?
Yes, S:t Olofs skola is a municipal school for years 7 to 9 in the middle of town with around 440 pupils. Internationella Engelska Skolan in Stadsängarna runs reception to year 9, and SSHL has years 7 to 9.
Can you attend SSHL without boarding?
Yes, the school takes day pupils from Sigtuna and neighbouring municipalities. Terms and fees are with the school.
Where is the nearest swimming pool?
Sigtuna Fritidscenter on Rektor Cullbergs väg in the middle of town: a 25-metre pool, children's pool, hot tub and sauna, with swimming lessons. Midgårdsbadet in Märsta has the adventure pool and spa.
Updated 2026-09-21