The Pathfinder School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Traverse City, MI
11930 S W Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Traverse City
- Growing: enrollment up 27% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
- Serving families in Traverse City since at least 2011
In Traverse City, Michigan, The Pathfinder School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 109 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 27% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 109
- Teachers
- 18.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 59 girls, 50 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 50% of independent elementary schools in Michigan.
- Compared with 12 independent elementary schools in Michigan.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Pathfinder School
What grades does The Pathfinder School serve?
The Pathfinder School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Pathfinder School?
About 109 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Pathfinder School?
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