The Pathfinder School is an independent day school serving pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. The Pathfinder School is an independent day school in Northern Michigan serving PreKindergarten thro THE PATHFINDER SCHOOL IS AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SERVING CHILDREN IN PRESCHOOL THROUGH 8TH GRADE. THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO FOSTER INTELLECTUAL CURIOUSITY AND LOVE OF LEARNING WHICH IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH SMALL CLASS SIZES, DEDICATED TEACHERS AND AN ENRICHING, RIGOROUS CURRICULUM. PATHFINDER DRAWS FROM THE FIVE COUNTY GRAND TRAVERSE REGION. APPROXIMATELY 25-33% OF THE STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. PATHFINDER ALSO HOSTS A SEVEN WEEK SUMMER CAMP THAT IS EXPERIENTIAL AND CHILD-CENTERED.