My children transferred into Villa Madonna last year from another Tampa catholic school. They love it and so do we. The academics are far beyond their former school (they had a lot of catch-up to do when they started). The principal and assistant principal are strong leaders. The teachers are helpful,
... Read more well-informed, young, and energetic. Class sizes are small and technology is more advanced that most of the other elementary schools in Tampa (public and private).The nuns care. There is disicpline for everyone, and everyone is treated fairly. We wish we would have sent our kids here fromthe start. Villa really is the best kept secret of Tampa! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/16/09
I'm a former student at Villa Madonna. It's such a awesome school. They actually teach you and when you need help or you have missing assignments they tell and give you advice. The sports are fabulous and so is the music program, they have a band and choir etc.I went their in 6th grade and I wish I went
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Posted by a student on 05/24/09
I am a student at Villa Madonna and have been going for 7 yrs.I think its the best school I could ever go to. The teachers really care for the students and there always at your side when you need help. The education is great and its like a real family. They treat everybody with respect. If you dont understand
... Read more something, the teacher will help you happily. They are on top of our school work and if were missing an assignment they will tell us. There can be no better school I think. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/03/09
Absolutely the best private Catholic school in the Tampa Bay area! A commited, concerned, caring teaching and administrative staff who puts children first. Second generation attending and looking forward to the third generation to follow!
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Posted by a parent on 11/06/08
We are getting ready for our third school year at Villa. Our daughter absoultely loves the school and as parents, my wife and I could not be happier. The quality of the education is very high. I am frequently in schools due to my profession and I recognized almost immediately when attending an informational
... Read more walkthrough for prosective parents that Villa is in a class by itself. There is a real family atmosphere. We considered other private schools that are nearly twice the cost, but decided on Villa. A couple of years have passed and we realize more and more that we made the right decision. I have told many friends that it is the 'best kept secret in Tampa'. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/14/08
I am a student at villa madonna. I will be graduating next year. this school is very good. it teaches you a lot about religion and everything that god shows in leadership. there are a lot of fun events at this school.I have been goin to this school sine the pre-k and I think that this is one of the best
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Posted by a student on 01/29/08
I am a student at Villa; an exellent school. It has a wonderful family-like enviorment. I came in the sixth grade and wish I came earlier. Send your child here.
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Posted by a student on 11/10/07
What an excellent school! This is a small inner-city urban school run by the Salesian Sisters. I find the principal to be exceptionally competent and above all fair. The quality and care that the children receive is wonderful. The teachers are constantly assessing their students and offering advice,
... Read more and special programs geared towards the children. The teachers know their students individually, they are there to provide extra support and help to those who need it or provide extra challenges to those students who are excelling. The biggest draw to the school, other than academics, is the loving environment in which they are taught. Also, the children are service oriented and strongly encouraged to live and practice a Christian life. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/10/06
My daughter was going to a public school that had a A rating. She often complained that the teachers did not show her how to do the work she was being sent home with. We would often have to teach her all of it ourselves. We then had a problem with a little boy not being able to keep his hands to himself.
... Read more Our daughter complained numerous times and got no response. We then tried a few times reporting it ourselves since it was not stopping and still no results. We finally decided to remove her. She has done a complete 180 since she started school at Villa. She enjoys going to school and is doing very well. WE are extremely pleased with the results in her school work. I highly recommend Villa. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/06/06
The academic programs in this school are excellent. Sports availability could be better, lacks a few sports. Music and art programs as extracurriculars are excellent. Parent involvement is fairly high. This school is my alma mater, and I look at people around me who had gone to other schools, and I
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Tampa schools — Villa Madonna School is located at 315 W Columbus Dr, Tampa FL 33602. 315 W Columbus Dr is in the Tampa Heights neighborhood and 33602 ZIP code in Tampa, FL The school district for Villa Madonna School is the Diocese St Petersburg Education Off. Villa Madonna School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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