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St. Timothy School

13809 Poplar Tree Road
Chantilly, VA 20151

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Tel: (703) 378-9408

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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 (2026)

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:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1981

School Calendar

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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.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

27:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,322

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Application URL

Online Application

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 (2026)

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 $18,546 for elementary schools and $23,038 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Fairfax County, VA is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).