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Catholic high school

Villa Walsh Academy

  • LocationMorristown, NJ
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 7–12 · 194 students

All-female

Official website

Villa Walsh Academy is a Catholic school for young women in Morristown, New Jersey. Its campus ministry holds Masses at St. Lucy Chapel for religious holidays, offers Blessed Sacrament exposition on the first Friday of each month, and asks every grade to take part in a religious retreat. Students study theology for four years, and the school lists faith-based and service clubs.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Villa Walsh Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Marys Monastery: 0.9 mi1Church of the Assumption: 1.8 mi2Saint Margaret's Church: 1.9 mi3Saint Virgil's Roman Catholic Church: 2.9 mi4Campus Ministry at Villa Walsh (St. Lucy Chapel): 0.4 miVilla Walsh Academy (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Marys Monastery — 0.9 mi · 230 Mendham Road (Old Rt. 24)
  2. Church of the Assumption — 1.8 mi
  3. Saint Margaret's Church — 1.9 mi
  4. Saint Virgil's Roman Catholic Church — 2.9 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

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.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

54 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 yearA few times a year (Masses are held at St. Lucy Chapel to celebrate religious holidays during the school year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Villa Walshvillawalsh.org/the-villa-walsh-experience/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Masses are held throughout the year at St. Lucy Chapel to celebrate various religious holidays throughout the school year.”
      Masses are held at St. Lucy Chapel for various religious holidays during the school year.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Blessed Sacrament exposition on the first Friday of each month, 7:30 am to 3 pm, at St. Lucy Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Villa Walshvillawalsh.org/the-villa-walsh-experience/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Every First Friday of the month, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in a monstrance on the altar in the St. Lucy Chapel from 7:30 am to 3 pm.”
      Blessed Sacrament exposition is held on the first Friday of each month at St. Lucy Chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are held for holidays.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Villa Walshvillawalsh.org/the-villa-walsh-experience/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Masses are held throughout the year at St. Lucy Chapel to celebrate various religious holidays throughout the school year.”
      Masses are held at St. Lucy Chapel for various religious holidays during the school year.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The academic program lists four years of theology in the core requirements, with Theology I through Theology IV in grades 9 to 12.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life | Villa Walshvillawalsh.org/the-villa-walsh-experience/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students at Villa study theology for four years with Campus Ministry offering opportunities to put their faith into action through prayer, liturgies, retreats, religious workshops and conferences, and community service.”
      Students study theology for four years.
    2. Academic Program | Villa Walshvillawalsh.org/academics/academic-program · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “4 Years | Theology |”
      The core curriculum requires four years of theology.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot 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.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
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.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Villa Walshvillawalsh.org/the-villa-walsh-experience/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Every grade at Villa Walsh participates in a religious retreat where they have a chance to reflect, celebrate and deepen their faith with their fellow students and peers.”
      Every grade takes part in a religious retreat.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Two faith-based clubs are listed: Campus Ministry and Women in the World (Bible Studies).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Villa Walshvillawalsh.org/the-villa-walsh-experience/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Campus Ministry | Math League”
      Campus Ministry is listed as a student club.
      “Italian Club | Women in the World (Bible Studies)”
      Women in the World is listed as a Bible study club.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

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.
    Required service hoursNot 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.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot 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.
    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 (The campus ministry lists service with Christ in the City, soup kitchens and Epoch Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Villa Walshvillawalsh.org/the-villa-walsh-experience/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In the past, we have partnered with Christ in the City in the homeless ministry, soup kitchens, and Epoch Ministry to serve special needs children with recreational activities.”
      Campus ministry has partnered with groups for homeless ministry, soup kitchens and services for children with special needs.

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

Strengths

  • Students study theology for four years, and every grade takes part in a religious retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Villa Walshvillawalsh.org/the-villa-walsh-experience/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students at Villa study theology for four years with Campus Ministry offering opportunities to put their faith into action through prayer, liturgies, retreats, religious workshops and conferences, and community service.”
      Students study theology for four years.
      “Every grade at Villa Walsh participates in a religious retreat where they have a chance to reflect, celebrate and deepen their faith with their fellow students and peers.”
      Every grade takes part in a religious retreat.
  • Blessed Sacrament exposition is held on the first Friday of each month.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Villa Walshvillawalsh.org/the-villa-walsh-experience/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Every First Friday of the month, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in a monstrance on the altar in the St. Lucy Chapel from 7:30 am to 3 pm.”
      Blessed Sacrament exposition is held on the first Friday of each month at St. Lucy Chapel.
  • Campus ministry partners with groups for service to people in need.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Villa Walshvillawalsh.org/the-villa-walsh-experience/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In the past, we have partnered with Christ in the City in the homeless ministry, soup kitchens, and Epoch Ministry to serve special needs children with recreational activities.”
      Campus ministry has partnered with groups for homeless ministry, soup kitchens and services for children with special needs.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry at Villa Walsh (St. Lucy Chapel)

  • Address: 455 Western Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 5 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Women in the World (Bible Studies)
    A student club for Bible study.
    villawalsh.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Campus Ministry club
    A student club of the campus ministry.
    villawalsh.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • First Friday Blessed Sacrament exposition
    First Friday of each month, 7:30 am to 3 pm
    The Blessed Sacrament is exposed on the altar at St. Lucy Chapel. Families may sign up through the Villa Portal.
    villawalsh.org

Retreats 1

  • Religious retreats
    Every grade takes part in a religious retreat.
    villawalsh.org

Service 1

  • Community service with partner ministries
    Past partners include Christ in the City (homeless ministry), soup kitchens and Epoch Ministry.
    villawalsh.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 (1)
  1. Spiritual Life | Villa Walshvillawalsh.org/the-villa-walsh-experience/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Masses are held throughout the year at St. Lucy Chapel to celebrate various religious holidays throughout the school year.”
    Masses are held at St. Lucy Chapel for various religious holidays during the school year.
    “Students at Villa study theology for four years with Campus Ministry offering opportunities to put their faith into action through prayer, liturgies, retreats, religious workshops and conferences, and community service.”
    Students study theology for four years.
    “Masses are held throughout the year at St. Lucy Chapel to celebrate various religious holidays throughout the school year.”
    Masses are held at St. Lucy Chapel for various religious holidays during the school year.
    “Every First Friday of the month, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in a monstrance on the altar in the St. Lucy Chapel from 7:30 am to 3 pm.”
    Blessed Sacrament exposition is held on the first Friday of each month at St. Lucy Chapel.
    “455 Western Avenue Morristown, New Jersey 07960”
    The school's address is 455 Western Avenue, Morristown, New Jersey.

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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.6.4 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 Paterson, NJ
Grades7–12
Students (all grades)194
Students in grades 9–12163
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio6.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingRural

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 Paterson

The Most Reverend Kevin J. Sweeney, Bishop of Paterson

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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