Villa Madonna School was founded in 1936. Through the charity and goodness of the late Mrs. Alicia Gonzalez Neve who gave her home and property to the Salesian Sisters for the education of youth, the school was started. The school was established to serve the needs of children from pre-kindergarten (3 years old) through eighth grade.
Although the school does not receive funding from the Diocese of St. Petersburg, it does follow the diocesan guidelines and curriculum and is accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. This innovative approach to education is carried out in a family atmosphere, using the Salesian principles of reason, religion, and loving kindness. Currently there are over 360 students enrolled at VMS from many different zip codes. Villa Madonna’s small class sizes allow teachers the opportunity to get to know each student and his or her needs personally as they work hard to help them succeed.