About

Welcome to Villa

2026 GRADUATION PIC

Villa Madonna Academy is a private, Catholic, coed Benedictine school in the Diocese of Covington serving students aged 3-6 (Montessori), Grades K-6 (Elementary School), and Grades 7-12 (High School/Junior High).

History and heritage surround us with a Benedictine tradition that dates back to 1904.

Villa Madonna Academy is a private, Catholic, co-ed, K-12 school, built on the Benedictine values of scholarship, stewardship, reverence, respect, hospitality, prayer, peace, and service. We are niche.com's best Catholic K-12 school in Kentucky. We are also ranked as one of the best Catholic high schools in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

Our customized academics, inclusive extracurricular activities, religious instruction, and community service broaden students’ life experience while instilling confidence, respect, and sense of community.

Our website provides a great deal of insight into our Benedictine tradition, programs, and achievements with resources that serve the needs of our extended community, including prospective students and parents, donors, and alumni. We encourage you to discover Villa by exploring our site, reading Villa Vistas, and we urge you to contact us if you’d like to receive more information about any aspect of our school.

Our 2025 Graduates at a Glance

100%

of the graduates were accepted into college
100%

of students received scholarships
36

Graduates earned 321 scholarships totaling $15.1 million dollars
11%

of the class received scholarships that will cover 100% tuition at their selected colleges
56%

of the class received scholarships that will cover at least 50% or more tuition at their selected colleges
92%

Of the 36 graduates, 92% were honors graduates
100%

of the class took college-level classes through the College Board Advanced Placement Program
44%

of the graduates scored in the 90th percentile or higher on the ACT with an average score of 31.4
2

graduate of the class was recognized as National Merit Finalists
86%

participated in at least one sport during senior year
5

students will compete on university and college teams
5100

The class completed 5100 hours of community service over the past four years that translates into an economic value of $138,730;
42%

42% of the students will attend colleges out-of-state
8

The average number of applications submitted per student

1/14

From Our Executive Director

Welcome to Villa Madonna Academy!

As the Executive Director, I am honored to lead this incredible Catholic, Benedictine school dedicated to academic excellence, spiritual development, and community engagement. We believe in fostering a supportive and dynamic learning environment where every student can thrive, where every student is welcome, and where every student feels at home.

Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing the best education and values-based foundation that will prepare students for success in our ever-changing world. Strong academics, personal growth, creative thinking, and community service are rooted in this atmosphere of innovative teaching and student-centered learning. We are so proud of our Villa graduates who are confident, dedicated, and inspired by a sense of community and Benedictine purpose.

As you explore our website, I invite you to learn about our programs, values, and achievements. If you have any questions or would like to visit our campus, I am happy to meet with you. We look forward to partnering with you in this amazing Benedictine community.

God’s Peace,

Pamela McQueen