Serving 554 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pathfinder Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pathfinder Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pathfinder Academy's student population of 554 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pathfinder Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pathfinder Academy is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#115 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
49%
Black
n/a
6%
White
85%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pathfinder Academy's ranking?
Pathfinder Academy is ranked #115 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Pathfinder Academy often compared to?
Pathfinder Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Las Sendas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pathfinder Academy?
554 students attend Pathfinder Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Pathfinder Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pathfinder Academy?
Pathfinder Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pathfinder Academy offer ?
Pathfinder Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pathfinder Academy part of?
Pathfinder Academy is part of Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045) School District.
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