Enrollment at Pathfinder

Pathfinder K-8 is considered an “option school”. This means no students are assigned to Pathfinder K-8. Parents must apply to enroll their students at Pathfinder.

Families can apply for assignment to Pathfinder during Open Enrollment in February each year. Families who are new to the district can request assignment to Pathfinder at the time of enrollment, per seat availability.

Mission and Vision

The Pathfinder K-8 community envisions a school in which students are empowered to be inquisitive and versatile thinkers who value diversity, pursue their passions, reach their potential, and become advocates for our world.

Why Choose Pathfinder?

Pathfinder is a community school that was formed by parents in the 1990’s to give West Seattle residents an option to their neighborhood schools. Parents are partners in shaping our school inside and outside the classroom.

Pathfinder provides a rigorous academic experience within the public school system. Our community works to empower and affirm all identities.  We believe diversity is strength and racial equity and social justice are essential.

Learn more about why you should choose Pathfinder

2026-27 New Student Enrollment is Open!

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) has award-winning schools where families find great educators, strong academic programs, and an engaged community. SPS serves ~50,000 students across 63 elementary schools, 11 K-8 schools, 12 middle schools, and 17 high schools.

How to Enroll

Please watch the video below to learn more about the enrollment process and important dates for 2026-27 school year enrollment.

Watch Enrollment video on Vimeo

Enrollment Resources

• Learn which documents you will need to complete the enrollment process
• Bilingual Enrollment Help – available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Amharic, Oromo, Somali, or Vietnamese
• International student enrollment
• Non-Resident student enrollment

Which schools are in my attendance area?

Learn how to use the Address Lookup Tool

Can my student attend a different school that is not in our attendance area?

Yes! Every SPS student is assigned to their attendance area school based on where they live. Families can apply to request that their student attend a different school through the Open Enrollment for School Choice process.

SPS offers schools with unique services, educational approaches, and learning opportunities designed to meet students’ individual needs and interests. Explore your options in Seattle Public Schools!