Founded by St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (Mother Cabrini) more than 100 years ago, we aim to continue her legacy of a values-driven culture centered on the belief that each child is a unique and valued individual. The very heart of her mission was to be the bearer of Christ’s love to the world. Our board of trustees, staff, faculty, and students look to her rich legacy for inspiration and guidance in all we do.

Helping young people realize their full academic, social, and emotional potential is at the heart of our “whole child” philosophy. Our gifted teachers create challenging and dynamic classroom environments anchored by the individual relationship between student and teacher. Knowing each child’s learning style and talents helps teachers foster an intellectually challenging atmosphere in which children feel free to explore their relationships with each other, with God and with the world.

At Villa Academy, the pursuit of excellence means that the learning process never stops. While we celebrate our accomplishments, we also ask our students — along with our teachers, staff, and parents — to go further, to reach higher, and to be better. By embracing this philosophy as a way of life, students develop the character, the confidence, and the means to become all they are meant to be. No matter where in the world they go.

We are committed to educating our students in the cultural competence necessary to thrive within a diverse society. We accommodate and celebrate our students’ differences, which contribute to the richness of our learning environment. By accepting and celebrating diversity within our community, we model the acceptance of others beyond our campus community, following our Cabrinian heritage.

Mother Cabrini demonstrated love and compassion toward a diverse population including the poor, immigrants, and orphaned children. Community service is an integral piece of the Villa Academy culture, and our community service projects focus on fostering an understanding and love for the diversity of the human family.