St. Timothy School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
San Mateo, CA
1515 Dolan Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in San Mateo
- Serving families in San Mateo since at least 2011
In San Mateo, California, St. Timothy School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 152 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 152
- Teachers
- 9.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 66 girls, 86 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of San Francisco
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 58% of Catholic elementary schools in California (15 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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?
Questions about St. Timothy School
What grades does St. Timothy School serve?
St. Timothy School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Timothy School?
About 152 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Timothy School?
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