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We know you are seeking the best possible academic and educational experience in St. Louis. At Villa, we believe that a transformational education is made even stronger when students know and truly embrace their God-given gifts. Whether boys and girls in our Lower School, or young women in Middle or High School, Villa students learn in a school community where academics and spiritual development are inextricably linked. Our Catholic, Sacred Heart Mission shapes our approach to education, and our students develop the competencies necessary to navigate their future with hope, joy, and purpose.

I see my daughter becoming the kind of person the world needs. Villa Duchesne provides the time, focus, and context to imbue her life with meaning, so that she can go on to live a life of success and purpose. I know that she won't just be experiencing the world, she'll be changing it!

Valerie H., Parent of Caty Jane, grade 12

At Villa, we embrace our students and accompany them as they learn about their faith, develop their intellect, begin to look beyond and understand the world around them, build friendships and community, and ask hard questions. Villa students are confident and creative learners, secure in their foundation. Our Sacred Heart educators are ready to inspire the next generation of brilliant students!

Middle School girls on the front drive in Villa plaid skirts and maroon cardigans.

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Why Villa

Voices of Villa

Kirstin Blase, Villa science teacher, at Washington University Lab.

Summer Experience Broadens Science Curriculum

Villa's Chemistry teacher, Mrs. Kirstin Blase, spent her summer working in the lab of Michael Vahey, a biomedical engineering professor at Washington University. "As a scientist, I loved being in the lab and doing research," Blase said. "As a teacher, the idea of observing real-world research and incorporating it into my classroom sounded like fun!"

Heidi Fesler '25 and her pink stuffed monkey and bananas painting at St. Louis Artists Guild's 2023 Young Artists’ Showcase

My Teacher Inspired Me

Heidi Fesler ’25 is pictured with her painting of Booney, which was featured in the Young Artists’ Showcase at the St. Louis Artists’ Guild. Heidi said, “I decided to paint my childhood all-time favorite stuffed animal, Booney, for my second still life project of the year.