"Work, Play, Study, Pray"
Saint John Bosco
We are Salesian. Come FEEL the difference.
Villa Madonna is only one of many schools in the eastern U.S. operated by the Salesian order of Sisters, the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians. The Salesian order was founded by Saint John Bosco (also known as Don Bosco) in 1840 in Italy, specifically to care for youth. Today, the Salesian Sisters run schools and missions in more than 130 countries. Villa Madonna School proudly supports the efforts of Salesian Sisters worldwide, and enjoys being part of a global community dedicated to social justice. When you are a Salesian Student or Family, you are a part of a global initiave. Once a Salesian.....always a Salesian.
Why Choose Villa Madonna?
Our Mission Statement:
"We are Villa Madonna Catholic School. We achieve academic excellence in a family spirit, using St. John Bosco's principles of Reason, Religion, and Loving Kindness. To become lifelong learners we Work, Play, Study, and Pray."
Our Campus
Our beautiful 10 acre campus is truly an Oasis in Downtown Tampa.
Just blocks from Downtown, The Riverwalk, Armature Works, The Children's Museum, and the Straz Center, Villa Madonna campus is nestled quietly off of Columbus Avenue, tucked behind our beautiful garden gates.
Once inside our beautiful tree-lined gates, the hustle and bustle of the busy Tampa streets melt away and the quiet, peaceful Salesian spirit will embrace you. Take a stroll through shady Ana Maria Park and you may hear the rushing of the Fountain Courts, and the laughter of our littlest Salesians as they play!
Villa Madonna campus also has three playgrounds, two softball fields, a soccer field, track, and full gymnasium. Our campus also offers a chapel and a youth community center.
Celebrate Youth!
Villa Madonna School offers a vast variety of campus experiences in an effort to support and celebrate the individuality of EVERY student. "Celebrate Youth" is a Salesian motto which reminds us all that YOUTH is a time to CELEBRATE! Villa Madonna offers rich programs in Fine Arts, Music, and Art, as well as a superior Sports & Athletics program, and an unmatched Technology program!
Contact Us
To schedule a tour of our beautiful campus or request additonal information:
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(813) 229-1322
Villa Madonna School
315 W. Columbus Drive
Tampa, FL 33602
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