This is the 303rd most frequent Swedish word.
skola
"Skola" means "school" or "shall/will" (used as a modal verb).
Here, "skolan" is used as a noun meaning "the school."
Jag ska gå till biblioteket efter skolan.
I will go to the library after school.
In this sentence, "skola" again acts as a noun meaning "school."
Lärarens skola ligger nära stadens centrum.
The teacher's school is located near the city center.
In this example, "skola" is used as a verb which is an archaic or formal way to express future intent, similar to "shall."