St. Dominic Savio

9750 Foster Road

Bellflower, CA 90706

10 Reviews

School District
Grade

K-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by other on September 13, 2023

Very good school. Good teachers and staff. Everyone is friendly to new comers. I am an alumni and think I benefitted from this school. There may be a lack of technology but they all try their best to make due with what they have.
Submitted by parent on October 23, 2021

This school provides an excellent academic curriculum while maintaining a Christian, and more importantly, Salesian, foundation. The teachers all love what they do, and teach and encourage the children with love. The variety of classes, activities, and athletics, in spite of the pandemic, is wonderful. This school was quick to change into distance learning without almost not missing a beat, and when i spoke to others about their children's education, Savio was way above and beyond what the other schools were offering. Now, back in person, the school provides a safe, supporting and learning environment. The children here are friendly, smart, polite, and truly enjoy their time at Savio. I am very grateful to have my child attend this school.
Submitted by other on January 15, 2020

It was adequate , considering our teacher dropped out in the beginning of the school year and we were in chaos. If it weren’t for Mrs. Rivera, i don’t know where I’d be. She deserves so much more recognition than she gets. Teacher of the year reward type recognition. She deserves the world
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2019

The school used to be run by nuns and was behind in different aspects compared to other schools; however, I believe the new principal is changing things for the better. New technology and curriculum will come and also new programs for the next few years. Communication and organization at the admin level needs to improve, but it already began to happen and hopefully it will continue to improve under the new principal's leadership. I am also surprised to see how many parents are not involved in their children's education. Many parents blame the school (and this is the case in public and private schools as well)and why I ask the parents about how many hours a day they sit with their children to do homework or if they check their children's backpack or their homework, then these parents tell me that they don't check or sit with their child to do homework; however, they complain about the schools.
Submitted by parent on January 21, 2019

Mediocre school. High number of students in each class. Teachers don't get any support.
Submitted by other on February 22, 2014

St. Dominic Savio is a great school. Children who go to this school often get their choice of acceptance into whatever Catholic High School they please. After the change of leadership, that school and student are thriving. I graduated from there last year and have two other siblings currently attending. With the new principal, the kids are encourages to eat healthy and dedicate themselves to their studies. From experience, high schools are more than pleased with any student who comes from Savio. One of the best all-male high schools sits right next to them and all boys are encouraged to apply. SJHS, an all-girl school, is also impressed with the quality of students from Savio. All freshman honors classes currently have at least 4 Savio students.
Submitted by parent on December 10, 2013

My daughter just graduated and went on to SJHS. She had an awesome experience here as part of the SDS Family. My 2 sons now attend and we have a new principal who is addressing previous issues. So it's only getting better! Solid teaching staff.
Submitted by parent on June 17, 2013

As a previous alumni and current parent of a student I was devastated to find out about the misappropriation of funds by the principal. This is inexcusable. I will be moving my children to another school.
Submitted by parent on March 09, 2012

I would of rated this school much higher if it was not for the principal. Sister josefine she lacks common sense, leadership and is not supportive of her teachers. Class sizes are 40 plus in all grades way over the national average. The teachers work hard to reach each kid but too many to reach. My kids have been going there for years When the former principal sister Barbara was there. The VP ms.alcala is very caring she should be running this school. I keep my kids enrolled because the teachers are amazing and the school is next to st John Bosco high school. Makes it easy to drop off both my kids. The teachers are amazing they go above and beyond there responsibilities which shows they care for each student. I recommend mrs Watson, ms.binder, ms.Guerrero, and ms.Aguilar. also the front office secretaries are a delight and always very helpful.
Submitted by parent on December 06, 2011

We have put four kids through this school and all four have now graduated from college. Two of the four have doctoral degrees. Even more than academics, however, has been the school's contribution to their character development. As the saying goes, it was an advantage for life and has helped shaped them into the wonderful and caring people they are. Being run by the Salesians, the religious and lay staff of the school are supremely dedicated to the youth they are charged with. We're hoping someday our grandchildren will go there!