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Catholic high school

Villa Victoria Academy

  • LocationEwing, NJ
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 6–12 · 94 students

All-female

Official website

Villa Victoria Academy is a private, independent Catholic college-preparatory school for girls in grades 6-12, in Ewing, New Jersey, owned and operated by the Religious Teachers Filippini. Its campus ministry page lists daily prayer in homeroom and before each class, a Eucharistic Liturgy for major school occasions, First Friday Masses, and Reconciliation during Advent and Lent. High school students are asked to complete at least 18 hours of service each year.

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Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

59 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The campus ministry page lists First Friday Masses, which occur monthly, along with Eucharistic Liturgies for major school occasions.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Villa Victoria Academyvillavictoria.org/upper-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The celebration of the Eucharistic Liturgy binds us together as we commemorate the opening of the school year, Family Fest, All Saints’ Day, Thanksgiving & the Junior Ring Ceremony, the Immaculate Conception, Ash Wednesday, Catholic Schools’ Week, Ascension Thursday & May Crowning, Graduation, First Friday masses and the closing of the school year.”
      Eucharistic Liturgies are celebrated for school occasions, including First Friday Masses.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Reconciliation is offered during Advent and Lent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Villa Victoria Academyvillavictoria.org/upper-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “During Advent and Lent, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered.”
      The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered during Advent and Lent.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Eucharistic Adoration is listed among the school's devotions.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Villa Victoria Academyvillavictoria.org/upper-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In addition, we share in treasured devotions such as lighting of the Advent wreath, Eucharistic Adoration, and the Stations of the Cross.”
      Eucharistic Adoration is one of the school's devotions; no frequency is stated.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are celebrated by a presiding priest; recorded as a visiting or shared priest (parttime).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Traditions | Villa Victoria Academyvillavictoria.org/upper-school/traditions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each member of the junior class is blessed by the presiding priest as she receives her official Villa Victoria Academy school ring.”
      A presiding priest attends the Eucharistic Liturgy for the Junior Ring Ceremony; no priest is named.
    2. Campus Ministry | Villa Victoria Academyvillavictoria.org/upper-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The celebration of the Eucharistic Liturgy binds us together as we commemorate the opening of the school year, Family Fest, All Saints’ Day, Thanksgiving & the Junior Ring Ceremony, the Immaculate Conception, Ash Wednesday, Catholic Schools’ Week, Ascension Thursday & May Crowning, Graduation, First Friday masses and the closing of the school year.”
      Eucharistic Liturgies are celebrated for school occasions, including First Friday Masses.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (The high school religion courses include Morality, which is an ethics course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Departments | Villa Victoria Academyvillavictoria.org/academics/departments · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “our religion courses are rooted in Christology and faithful to the Magisterium of the Church. High school courses include the Bible, Morality, Sacraments, Catholic Social Teaching, and Christian Vocations.”
      High school religion courses include the Bible, Morality, Sacraments, Catholic Social Teaching and Christian Vocations.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The school states that all its decisions, plans and programs must support the teachings, mission and philosophy of the Roman Catholic Church. This is a mission statement, not a description of the program of studies.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About Us | Villa Victoria Academyvillavictoria.org/about-us · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “As a Catholic school, all decisions, plans, and programs must support the teachings, mission, and philosophy of the Roman Catholic Church.”
      All decisions, plans and programs must support the teachings, mission and philosophy of the Church.
      “The mission of Villa Victoria Academy, consistent with the Catholic vision of the Religious Teachers Filippini, is to respect the inherent dignity of each individual, to educate the whole person, and to empower young women to reach their full potential and influence the world in a truly Christian manner.”
      The school's mission is consistent with the Catholic vision of the Religious Teachers Filippini and calls for a Christian education of the whole person.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Honey Bees choir has an emphasis on Catholic liturgy and music and sings at school Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs | Villa Victoria Academyvillavictoria.org/upper-school/organizations · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “An audition only extra-curricular choral group with an emphasis on Catholic liturgy and music. The Honeybees sing at all school Masses and school events.”
      The Honey Bees choir has an emphasis on Catholic liturgy and music and sings at school Masses.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily prayer is listed at morning homeroom, before each class period, and at the end of the school day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Villa Victoria Academyvillavictoria.org/upper-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our rich spiritual life includes daily prayer together at morning homeroom, before each class period, and at the end of the school day.”
      Daily prayer is part of the school day: at morning homeroom, before each class period, and at the end of the day.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The campus ministry page says high school students offer at least 18 hours of service each year. Over four years that is 72 hours, which is 40 or more.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Villa Victoria Academyvillavictoria.org/upper-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “students in grade 6 offer 4 hours of service; students in grades 7 & 8 engage in at least 9 hours of community service each year while the high school students offer at least 18 hours each year.”
      High school students offer at least 18 hours of service each year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Catholic Social Teaching is listed among the high school religion courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School Departments | Villa Victoria Academyvillavictoria.org/academics/departments · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “our religion courses are rooted in Christology and faithful to the Magisterium of the Church. High school courses include the Bible, Morality, Sacraments, Catholic Social Teaching, and Christian Vocations.”
      High school religion courses include the Bible, Morality, Sacraments, Catholic Social Teaching and Christian Vocations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (An organized program collects mission money for women and children abroad through the Filippini charity, Aids Orphans Rising.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Villa Victoria Academyvillavictoria.org/upper-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Throughout the year, mission money is collected and donated to aid women and children in faraway lands through the Filippini charity, Aids Orphans Rising.”
      Mission money is collected each year for women and children abroad through Aids Orphans Rising.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Daily prayer is part of the school day: at morning homeroom, before each class period, and at the end of the day.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Villa Victoria Academyvillavictoria.org/upper-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our rich spiritual life includes daily prayer together at morning homeroom, before each class period, and at the end of the school day.”
      Daily prayer is part of the school day: at morning homeroom, before each class period, and at the end of the day.
  • High school students offer at least 18 hours of service each year, and the religion courses include Catholic Social Teaching.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Villa Victoria Academyvillavictoria.org/upper-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “students in grade 6 offer 4 hours of service; students in grades 7 & 8 engage in at least 9 hours of community service each year while the high school students offer at least 18 hours each year.”
      High school students offer at least 18 hours of service each year.
    2. High School Departments | Villa Victoria Academyvillavictoria.org/academics/departments · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “our religion courses are rooted in Christology and faithful to the Magisterium of the Church. High school courses include the Bible, Morality, Sacraments, Catholic Social Teaching, and Christian Vocations.”
      High school religion courses include the Bible, Morality, Sacraments, Catholic Social Teaching and Christian Vocations.
  • The school states that its programs support the teachings and mission of the Roman Catholic Church.
    Sources (1)
    1. About Us | Villa Victoria Academyvillavictoria.org/about-us · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “As a Catholic school, all decisions, plans, and programs must support the teachings, mission, and philosophy of the Roman Catholic Church.”
      All decisions, plans and programs must support the teachings, mission and philosophy of the Church.

Concerns

  • Masses are listed for First Fridays and school occasions.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Villa Victoria Academyvillavictoria.org/upper-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The celebration of the Eucharistic Liturgy binds us together as we commemorate the opening of the school year, Family Fest, All Saints’ Day, Thanksgiving & the Junior Ring Ceremony, the Immaculate Conception, Ash Wednesday, Catholic Schools’ Week, Ascension Thursday & May Crowning, Graduation, First Friday masses and the closing of the school year.”
      Eucharistic Liturgies are celebrated for school occasions, including First Friday Masses.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Villa Victoria Academy

  • Address: 376 West Upper Ferry Road, Ewing, New Jersey 08628
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 7 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Class Day prayer serviceOn campus
    During each class's designated month
    Each high school class spends time in chapel for a prayer service it has created.
    villavictoria.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Honey Bees choir
    An audition-only choir with an emphasis on Catholic liturgy and music that sings at school Masses and events.
    villavictoria.org

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • First Friday Masses
    First Friday of each month
    Monthly Masses listed among the school's Eucharistic Liturgies.
    villavictoria.org
  • Eucharistic Liturgies for school occasions
    Liturgies for the opening of the school year, Family Fest, All Saints' Day, Thanksgiving with the Junior Ring Ceremony, the Immaculate Conception, Ash Wednesday, Catholic Schools' Week, Ascension Thursday and May Crowning, Graduation, and the closing of the school year.
    villavictoria.org, villavictoria.org
  • Reconciliation during Advent and Lent
    Advent and Lent
    The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered during Advent and Lent.
    villavictoria.org
  • Eucharistic Adoration
    Listed among the school's devotions.
    villavictoria.org

Service 2

  • Service hours
    High school students offer at least 18 hours of service each year, along with ongoing community service projects.
    villavictoria.org
  • Mission money for Aids Orphans Rising
    Mission money is collected each year and donated through the Filippini charity to aid women and children abroad.
    villavictoria.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | Villa Victoria Academyvillavictoria.org/upper-school/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Our rich spiritual life includes daily prayer together at morning homeroom, before each class period, and at the end of the school day.”
    Daily prayer is part of the school day: at morning homeroom, before each class period, and at the end of the day.
    “The celebration of the Eucharistic Liturgy binds us together as we commemorate the opening of the school year, Family Fest, All Saints’ Day, Thanksgiving & the Junior Ring Ceremony, the Immaculate Conception, Ash Wednesday, Catholic Schools’ Week, Ascension Thursday & May Crowning, Graduation, First Friday masses and the closing of the school year.”
    Eucharistic Liturgies are celebrated for school occasions, including First Friday Masses.
    “Our rich spiritual life includes daily prayer together at morning homeroom, before each class period, and at the end of the school day.”
    Daily prayer is part of the school day: at morning homeroom, before each class period, and at the end of the day.
  2. Welcome to Villa Victoria Academyvillavictoria.org · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Get In Touch 609.882.1700 376 West Upper Ferry Road”
    The school's phone number is 609.882.1700, and its address is 376 West Upper Ferry Road.
    “We’ll walk you through the halls, the chapel, and the classrooms in this quick 2 minute video.”
    The school has a chapel, shown in its virtual tour.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
100 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.5.8 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseDiocese of Trenton, NJ
Grades6–12
Students (all grades)94
Students in grades 9–1262
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio5.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingSuburb

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of Trenton

The Most Reverend David M. O'Connell, Bishop of Trenton

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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