Pathfinder K-8 School

Pathfinder K-8 School serves 448 students from kindergarten through eighth grade as an alternative school in Seattle's diverse West Seattle community. With 29 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a comfortable 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more personalized attention and support. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranking #140 out of 2,261 schools statewide, placing it in the 94th percentile.

This impressive standing reflects the school's academic score of 8.6 out of 10, with 74% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading across all grade levels. As an alternative school, Pathfinder K-8 likely offers a unique educational approach that may appeal to families seeking something different from traditional elementary education. The school draws from a neighborhood where 43% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, creating an educationally supportive community environment.

Located on SW Genesee Street in the 98106 ZIP code, Pathfinder K-8 sits in a West Seattle neighborhood with a median household income of $94,762 and home values averaging $633,900. The area serves a population of over 28,000 residents with an 11.5% poverty rate, reflecting the economic diversity that characterizes much of Seattle's landscape.