Very Good
#99 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 21% of private schools
The Pathfinder School
Elementary School · Traverse City, MI
A private elementary school in Traverse City, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
11930 S W BAY SHORE DR, Traverse City, MI 49684
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MI.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Pathfinder School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average279/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,678
Median home value
$375,700
Median rent
$1,216/mo
College educated
46.4%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49684; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Central Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | 3.1 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| North Edcreekside SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 54 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Pathfinder School is listed in Traverse City, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Pathfinder School
The Pathfinder School is a private elementary school in Traverse City, MI, serving approximately 133 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Pathfinder School
What grades does The Pathfinder School serve?
The Pathfinder School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend The Pathfinder School?
The Pathfinder School has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Pathfinder School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Pathfinder School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Pathfinder School rank in MI?
The Pathfinder School ranks #99 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is The Pathfinder School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Pathfinder School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Pathfinder School a private school?
Yes, The Pathfinder School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Pathfinder School a religious school?
No, The Pathfinder School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 133
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Leelanau County
- Phone
- (231) 995-3800
- Area population (ZIP 49684)
- 21,328
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49684; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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