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#385 of 457 private schools in VA

St Timothy Catholic School

Elementary School

13809 POPLAR TREE RD, Chantilly, VA 20151

Private

Enrollment

642

Student-Teacher

17.7:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Virginia private schools

#385 of 457

In Chantilly

#6 of 6

public schools

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St Timothy Catholic School

5.2/10

Elementary School in Chantilly · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Brookfield Elementary

3.3/10

0.8 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

Poplar Tree Elementary

9.2/10

0.8 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About St Timothy Catholic School

St Timothy Catholic School is a private elementary school in Chantilly, VA. St Timothy Catholic School serves approximately 642 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Timothy Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #385 of 457 private schools in VA.

How it compares1.0 pts below VA schools
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • VA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Timothy Catholic School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Timothy Catholic School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Chantilly, VA

Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
This School
vs
13.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
642
This School
vs
872
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.2
This School
vs
7.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 70.2% vs 0%
Asian 6.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 5.5% vs 0%
Black 2.5% vs 0%
St Timothy Catholic School Chantilly Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Timothy Catholic School (this school) 5.2
Rocky Run Middle 8.5
Poplar Tree Elementary 9.2
Brookfield Elementary 3.3
Franklin Middle 7.5
J. Michael Lunsford Middle 8.2

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C- 2.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.5 / 10
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School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,317.6
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 48%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 6.1 / 10
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Enrollment 642
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in VA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 70.2%
Two or More 14.0%
Asian 6.5%
Hispanic 5.5%
Black 2.5%
Pacific Islander 0.9%
Native American 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

13809 POPLAR TREE RD, Chantilly, VA 20151

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Timothy Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Poplar Tree Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Greenbriar West Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Fairfax), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF FAIRFAX (rated 8.1/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Chantilly, see our Chantilly schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Brookfield Elementary Chantilly 0.8 mi 3.3
Poplar Tree Elementary Chantilly 0.8 mi 9.2
GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT CHANTILLY Chantilly 0.7 mi 7.2
Rocky Run Middle Chantilly 0.8 mi 8.5
Greenbriar West Elementary Fairfax 1.1 mi 8.1
Chantilly High Chantilly 1.1 mi 8.5
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CHANTILLY Chantilly 1.2 mi
BEANTREE LEARNING - CHANTILLY Chantilly 1.1 mi
THE GODDARD SCHOOL Chantilly 1.2 mi
Lees Corner Elementary Fairfax 1.5 mi 7.9
Greenbriar East Elementary Fairfax 1.6 mi 4.6
Powell Elementary Centreville 2.0 mi 8.0
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF FAIRFAX Chantilly 2.3 mi 8.1
Stone Middle Centreville 1.9 mi 6.5
Mountain View High Centreville 2.3 mi 2.4
Cub Run Elementary Centreville 1.9 mi 6.7
Franklin Middle Chantilly 2.5 mi 7.5
ST VERONICA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Chantilly 2.6 mi 6.4
Westfield High Chantilly 2.4 mi 6.8
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF CHANTILLY Chantilly 3.0 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 20151 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$143,422

Median Home Value

$647,400

Median Rent

$2,245/mo

Population

22,502

College Educated

57.2%

Homeownership

79.5%

Avg Commute

29.2 min

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Median Age

40.7

Similar Schools

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School Rating
Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences Falls Church, VA 5.2
Courthouse Road Elementary Spotsylvania, VA 5.2
Dublin Elementary Dublin, VA 5.2
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Guy K. Stump Elementary Stuarts Draft, VA 5.2
Harry E. James Elementary Hopewell, VA 5.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Timothy Catholic School

What grades does St Timothy Catholic School serve?

St Timothy Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Timothy Catholic School?

St Timothy Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 642 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Timothy Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Timothy Catholic School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Timothy Catholic School rank in VA?

St Timothy Catholic School ranks #385 of 457 private schools in VA.

What is St Timothy Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Timothy Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Timothy Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Timothy Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Timothy Catholic School a religious school?

St Timothy Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
7 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
21 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
29 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
642
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
183 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fairfax County

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