St. Timothy School

St. Timothy School is a Catholic parochial school that serves students in a 3 year old preschool through 8th grade.
At St Timothy School, our mission is to spread the Word of God while providing for the spiritual, academic, social, emotional and physical growth of our students.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked VA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 720 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,322
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Timothy School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Student Body

Total Students
720 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
St. Timothy School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: 'Nothing is so strong as gentleness, and nothing so gentle as true strength.' - Saint Francis de Sales
  • For more than 35 years, St. Timothy Catholic school has been dedicated to educating students, from preschool through eighth-grade. Upholding a tradition of educational excellence, St. Timothy possesses a strong, innovative curriculum and a faculty passionate about their work. We aim to foster the growth of our students-tomorrow's leaders-in mind, body, and spirit.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Timothy School cost?
St. Timothy School's tuition is approximately $8,322 for private students.
What is St. Timothy School's ranking?
St. Timothy School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Timothy School?
The application deadline for St. Timothy School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked VA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 720 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,322
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Fairfax County, VA is $18,412 for elementary schools and $22,619 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Fairfax County, VA is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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