Open to creativity in the Spirit, Villa Maria Elementary School furthers the mission of the Sisters of Saint Joseph by providing an atmosphere that promotes academic excellence as well as the spiritual, social, artistic, and physical development of all the gifts and talents the student possess.
We are dedicated to fostering an environment imbued with spiritual and moral values in a welcoming spirit of inclusiveness.
Villa Maria Elementary School offers students of all faiths a Catholic education in a school that is enlightened by faith and deeply committed to God and humanity.
The partnership of the school, parents and community provides an atmosphere that empowers learning and develops leadership, trust andself esteem.
We strive to create a Christian educational environment conducive to the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth of each student committed to the care of Villa Maria Elementary School.
Villa Maria Elementary School fosters a climate of mutual respect imbued with spiritual and moral values and with an appreciation of life in its fullest and deepest sense.
The school fosters and celebrates values, diversity and excellence. Villa Maria Elementary School is committed to the empowerment of a community of life long learners who will make responsible moral choices, contribute to society and become loving and caring members of their church, family and society.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Student Body
Total Students
463 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Open to creativity in the Spirit, Villa Maria Elementary School furthers the mission of the Sisters of Saint Joseph by providing an atmosphere that promotes academic excellence as well as the spiritual, social, artistic, and physical development of all the gifts and talents the student possess. We are dedicated to fostering an environment imbued with spiritual and moral values in a welcoming spirit of inclusiveness. Villa Maria Elementary School offers students of all faiths a Catholic education in a school that is enlightened by faith and deeply committed to God and humanity. The partnership of the school, parents and community provides an atmosphere that empowers learning and develops leadership, trust andself esteem. We strive to create a Christian educational environment conducive to the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth of each student committed to the care of Villa Maria Elementary School. Villa Maria Elementary School fosters a climate of mutual respect imbued with spiritual and moral values and with an appreciation of life in its fullest and deepest sense. The school fosters and celebrates values, diversity and excellence. Villa Maria Elementary School is committed to the empowerment of a community of life long learners who will make responsible moral choices, contribute to society and become loving and caring members of their church, family and society.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Villa Maria Elementary School?
The application deadline for Villa Maria Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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