Pathfinder Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Mesa, Arizona 85207 · Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045)
#147 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona
#9268 of 50,301 nationally
About Pathfinder Academy
Pathfinder Academy is a charter elementary located in Mesa, in the Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 554 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 147th of 1,136 ranked elementary schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is math proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 554.
There are 123 schools in Mesa; Pathfinder Academy ranks 17th of 111 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)75%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)18.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Pathfinder Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 18.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Pathfinder Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Las Sendas Elementary School
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
645 students · 463 m away
K-8 STEM Academy at Red Mountain Ranch
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
473 students · 1.8 km away
Falcon Hill Elementary School
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
544 students · 2.4 km away
American Leadership Academy Mesa North K-12
Mesa · Charter other · Grades K–12
698 students · 2.7 km away
Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies
Mesa · Public other · Grades 4–9
379 students · 3.6 km away
Salk Elementary School
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
494 students · 3.6 km away
Red Mountain High School
Mesa · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,379 students · 3.7 km away
Mendoza Elementary School
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
402 students · 3.7 km away
Fremont Junior High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
822 students · 4.0 km away
Shepherd Junior High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 4–8
581 students · 4.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pathfinder Academy a good school?
Pathfinder Academy has a Success Index (US) of 73.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #147 of 1,136 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Pathfinder Academy rank in Arizona?
Pathfinder Academy ranks #147 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona and #9268 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pathfinder Academy?
Pathfinder Academy had 554 students in 2025.
Is Pathfinder Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Pathfinder Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Pathfinder Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pathfinder Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.