Pathfinder K-8 School
Seattle, WA · Seattle School District No. 1 · Grades K-8
272nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 77%▲ Improving
Pathfinder K-8 School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Pathfinder K-8 School 272nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 77% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 70th in 2019 to 77th in 2025 — improving.
Pathfinder K-8 School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 262 students tested
Pathfinder K-8 School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 448 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.3% | 63.4% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.2% | 13.2% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.4% | 12.5% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 5.6% | 4.7% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 5.4% | 4.5% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Pathfinder K-8 School
Typical home value $678K in zip 98106 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Pathfinder K-8 School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Louisa Boren STEM K-8Seattle School District No. 1 · 1 mi away611th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 41% - 9Fairmount Park Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.3 mi away146th of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 71% - 4Sanislo Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.6 mi away802nd of 1,174
ELA 43% · Math 31% - 5West Seattle Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.6 mi away696th of 1,174
ELA 47% · Math 37% - 9Lafayette Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.8 mi away175th of 1,174
ELA 70% · Math 66% - 10Genesee Hill ElementarySeattle School District No. 1 · 1.8 mi away105th of 1,174
ELA 74% · Math 73% - 9Maple Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.8 mi away185th of 1,174
ELA 66% · Math 69% - 9Gatewood Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.1 mi away207th of 1,174
ELA 64% · Math 67%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Pathfinder K-8 School in?
Pathfinder K-8 School is part of the Seattle School District No. 1 district in Seattle, Washington.
Is Pathfinder K-8 School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Pathfinder K-8 School 272nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Pathfinder K-8 School?
White 63%, Hispanic 13%, Two or more races 13%, Black 5% (448 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Pathfinder K-8 School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98106 is $678K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.