Very Good

#220 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Top 15% of private schools

Villa Madonna School

Elementary School

315 W COLUMBUS DR, Tampa, FL 33602

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

276

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

276

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#220 of 1,462

In Tampa

#12 of 54

public schools

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About Villa Madonna School

Villa Madonna School is a private elementary school in Tampa, FL. Villa Madonna School serves approximately 276 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Villa Madonna School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #220 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares0.9 pts above FL schools

7.5

This school 7.5 · Very Good
FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Villa Madonna School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Villa Madonna School compares to 150 public schools serving similar grades in Tampa, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.1:1

This School

16.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

276

This School

499

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.5

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 35.5% vs 0%

White 34.4% vs 0%

Black 17.8% vs 0%

Asian 5.1% vs 0%

Villa Madonna School Tampa Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Villa Madonna School (this school)	—	276	12.1:1	7.5
GRAHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.1 mi	198	11.6:1	5.5
HILLSBOROUGH VIRTUAL SCHOOL	0.1 mi	613	10.8:1	7.5
HILLSBOROUGH VIRTUAL FRANCHISE HIGH SCHOOL	0.1 mi	28	—:1	—
PATRICIA SULLIVAN METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES PARTNERSHIP SCHOO	0.4 mi	77	12.8:1	9.2
TAMPA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY MAGNET	0.5 mi	291	14.6:1	5.4
STEWART MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL	0.7 mi	801	23.6:1	4.6
SEMINOLE HEIGHTS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL	1.0 mi	326	54.3:1	2.8
DUNBAR ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL	1.0 mi	356	14.8:1	7.9
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.2 mi	335	12.4:1	7.1
ESE BIRTH THRU AGE 5	1.2 mi	79	19.8:1	4.1
BROWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.4 mi	222	12.3:1	5.1
WEST TAMPA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.5 mi	426	13.7:1	8.6
CHANNELSIDE ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE	1.5 mi	333	15.9:1	4.3
MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.5 mi	659	19.4:1	5.8
WALTON ACADEMY	1.5 mi	150	13.6:1	7.0
PRE-K ESE COMMUNITY PEEPS	1.5 mi	150	13.6:1	5.4
RAMPELLO K-8 MAGNET SCHOOL	1.6 mi	806	16.1:1	8.2
ORANGE GROVE MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL	1.6 mi	492	21.4:1	4.5
TRINITY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN	1.7 mi	903	18.8:1	7.1
LOCKHART ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL	1.8 mi	412	15.8:1	4.7

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.

Classroom Attention

B 5.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 72%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 276

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in FL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 35.5%

White 34.4%

Black 17.8%

Two or More 6.9%

Asian 5.1%

Pacific Islander 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

315 W COLUMBUS DR, Tampa, FL 33602

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Villa Madonna School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PATRICIA SULLIVAN METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES PARTNERSHIP SCHOO (rated 9.2/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is DUNBAR ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 1.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Tampa, see our Tampa schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
GRAHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa	0.1 mi	198	5.5
HILLSBOROUGH VIRTUAL FRANCHISE HIGH SCHOOL Tampa	0.1 mi	28	—
HILLSBOROUGH VIRTUAL SCHOOL Tampa	0.1 mi	613	7.5
PATRICIA SULLIVAN METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES PARTNERSHIP SCHOO Tampa	0.4 mi	77	9.2
TAMPA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY MAGNET Tampa	0.5 mi	291	5.4
BLAKE HIGH SCHOOL Tampa	0.7 mi	1,584	4.9
STEWART MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL Tampa	0.7 mi	801	4.6
SEMINOLE HEIGHTS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL Tampa	1.0 mi	326	2.8
ICON PREPARATORY SCHOOL Tampa	1.0 mi	388	4.5
DUNBAR ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL Tampa	1.0 mi	356	7.9
ST PETER CLAVER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Tampa	1.1 mi	96	6.2
TAMPA PREPARATORY SCHOOL Tampa	1.2 mi	705	6.3
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa	1.2 mi	335	7.1
ESE BIRTH THRU AGE 5 Tampa	1.2 mi	79	4.1
BROWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa	1.4 mi	222	5.1
ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF TAMPA Tampa	1.3 mi	127	8.1
MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL Tampa	1.5 mi	659	5.8
WALTON ACADEMY Tampa	1.5 mi	150	7.0
CHANNELSIDE ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE Tampa	1.5 mi	333	4.3
PRE-K ESE COMMUNITY PEEPS Tampa	1.5 mi	150	5.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33602 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$88,569

Median Home Value

$560,400

Median Rent

$2,119/mo

Population

19,694

College Educated

60.8%

Homeownership

31%

Avg Commute

20.7 min

Poverty Rate

19.5%

Median Age

35.2

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BARBARA HAWKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami Gardens, FL	214	7.5
BOCA RATON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Boca Raton, FL	319	7.5
CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC SCHOOL Jacksonville, FL	311	7.5
CREATIVE LEARNING ACADEMY Pensacola, FL	212	7.5
CYPRESS JUNCTION MONTESSORI Winter Haven, FL	193	7.5
EXCELSIOR PREP CHARTER SCHOOL Tampa, FL	227	7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Villa Madonna School

What grades does Villa Madonna School serve?

Villa Madonna School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Villa Madonna School?

Villa Madonna School has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Villa Madonna School?

The student-teacher ratio at Villa Madonna School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Villa Madonna School rank in FL?

Villa Madonna School ranks #220 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Villa Madonna School's MySchoolScout rating?

Villa Madonna School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Villa Madonna School a private school?

Yes, Villa Madonna School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Villa Madonna School a religious school?

Villa Madonna School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 78 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 42 Some Transit
Bike Score: 80 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 276
Gender Split: 46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 23
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Hillsborough County
Phone: (813) 229-1322

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