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St. Timothy Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades K–8

Mesa, AZ

2520 S Alma School Rd, Mesa, AZ 85210

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Mesa
  • Smaller classes than 63% of Catholic schools in Arizona

In Mesa, Arizona, St. Timothy Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 190 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher, smaller classes than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in Arizona. The school is part of the Diocese of Phoenix. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
190
Teachers
13.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 101 girls, 89 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in Arizona (14 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Arizona.
    • Compared with 41 Catholic elementary schools in Arizona.

    Students by survey year

    203’11–12182’15–16181’19–20158’21–22190’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K23
    127
    224
    325
    425
    514
    624
    716
    812

    Student body

    White69%
    Hispanic or Latino15%
    Asian5%
    American Indian or Alaska Native5%
    Two or more races3%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
    Black2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Arizona

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Timothy Catholic School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about St. Timothy Catholic School

    What grades does St. Timothy Catholic School serve?

    St. Timothy Catholic School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. Timothy Catholic School?

    About 190 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Timothy Catholic School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Arizona has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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