St. Pius V Catholic School

7681 Orangethorpe Avenue

Buena Park, CA 90621

18 Reviews

School District
Grade

K-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 28, 2021

My kids have been going to this school since TK, and I’m proud to say that they are growing (now in 2nd and 5th grades) to be very polite, responsible, and respectful individuals. It is worth every penny that we pay for the tuition. The principal and teachers are very hands on.
Submitted by parent on June 07, 2021

This is a great place to send your child. My son graduated from St Pius V and my daughter is going there now. It is a safe and nurturing school. I highly recommend it.
Submitted by other on June 04, 2021

In the two years my granddaughter has attended St Pius V, I have seen her absolutely blossom both academically and socially. The teachers and administration take an individual interest in all their their students and definitely have their best interest at heart. I am thrilled her brother will be joining her in the fall. I look forward to both graduating from the school with the solid foundation, both spiritual and academic this school provides.I would recommend this school to anyone with no hesitations.
Submitted by parent on June 01, 2021

We enrolled our daughter in T-K and she has loved the experience so far. We like how hands on and dedicated the teachers are, and they always give us an update on our daughter. It's very easy to get in contact with the teachers through the app and we know everything our child is learning. More importantly, our daughter is learning to build her Catholic faith and you feel a part of a family. I know she is safe in this environment. She has learned so much in the last year, and we feel she is getting the best education possible. We are so grateful to have found this school for her!
Submitted by parent on May 28, 2021

My daughter has been a student since 4th grade and my son since K. All the teachers and staff are wonderful. My kids feel so at home when they are at school. Dr. Bravo the principal is such a special person. She treats each kid as if they are her own.
Submitted by parent on June 02, 2020

Our oldest is going to be in 4th grade and has been there since K. All the teachers and staff have been excellent in all aspects. I really do not understand where the lower ratings are stemming from.
Submitted by parent on April 08, 2014

As a Parent its very hard to let your 4 year old go out into this world on their own. But St.Pius put me at ease. I feel the Love and the learning every time I enter the Room. My daughters in T.K in RM 8 with Mrs. Zeoli and her amazing Teachers Aide Mrs. Cabral all I hear from my daughter is how she can't wait to go to school everyday as she walks in the classroom every morning and greets both her teachers with a Hug a warm feeling in the room that my child is well takin care of. She has learned so much this year as in her numbers, she can spell all of her colors she is well behaved and has bible knowledge she tells me everyday about how much fun it is to Learn new things all I can say is Thank You Everyone at St. Pius appreciate all that you all do.
Submitted by other on April 08, 2014

I've been a student at this school for 8 years. I can honestly say that I love going, but there are some downsides. 1. While it might be a Catholic school, the students aren't exactly what you would expect. 2. Teachers are nice for the most part, but there are times where they have to be harsh, which makes me a bit scared of them now. Other than that, it's a really welcoming school, contrary to what some reviews say. It's really easy for students to socialize, and there are a bunch of extracurricular and activities we can do. I'd recommend it.
Submitted by parent on April 07, 2014

I am very happy to have transferred my children to this school. They truly make you feel as though you are part of a family. The school has worked with my family and I with many issues our children have faced and I feel they have their best interest in mind. Whenever my kids talk about their school they do so in a very proud way. Again, happy my kids became Patriots!
Submitted by parent on April 07, 2014

St Pius v is a great school, their academics and Christian teachings have helped raised my three kids. Great staff and amazing principal
Submitted by teacher on April 07, 2014

Our school is very much integrated into our broader parish community. Most of the altar servers are school students, several of our alumni hold or have held positions of leadership within the parish, several of our lectors are parents/grandparents of students, and our pastor is unstinting in his support. We have solid academics, led by our great teachers and administrators, and the vast majority of our graduates are accepted by one or more of the neighboring Catholic High Schools. We have a strong commitment to using technology to enable more effective learning and work hard to find the funds necessary for critical infrastructure investments. We can always improve our fund-raising effectiveness; an example is our just-completed Annual Golf Tournament, in which we increased the number of golfers by over 50%!
Submitted by other on April 07, 2014

St. Pius V is the greatest school for your children because the foundation they build in their students is highly respectful and successful. I know this through a first hand basis because I am an alumni that attended all years of kindergarten through 8th grade. The friends that I made have been my best friends since we were in kindergarten, and we are each other's support in school and life. We have pushed each other to grow and learn together. Our families grew a bond as well. There is no other school like St. Pius V that can create family and friend bonds the way it has for all grades. I have many cousins and friends that are in different grades but have all experienced the unbelievable connection of families and friends that are made in this magnificent school. Aside from the bonds that are made, the growth in learning are astounding as they implement the basis of math, science, english, and religion to their greatest abilities. Their basis has made a huge impact in my high school and college studies and is honestly the reason as to why I am succeeding well. St. Pius V made me well-rounded and my personality and work ethics came from my foundation here.
Submitted by parent on January 26, 2014

St. Pius V School has been a very positive experience for our son. Both his Kindergarten and 1st Grade teachers have boosted his confidence in his reading skills. His current teacher even took the time one evening to give my husband and I a call to let us know how well our son was participating in class. I noticed some of the negative reviews on this page, but I believe that some parents tend to complain when they refuse to accept the fact that their child was not adhering to the rules and regulations of the school, and they refuse to work with the teachers toward a more positive outcome. When I have been on campus, I'm usually greeted by the teachers and it does feel like "family" at SPV.
Submitted by other on January 08, 2014

People are very unfriendly at this school! They say they're a "family" and are very welcoming. They're the total opposite! This school has so much bullying it's ridiculous. Never go to this school. Ever.
Submitted by parent on November 17, 2013

I thought it was a very nice catholic school in the beginning but then I noticed they're so focused on disciplining the kids that they cannot act like a normal child anymore. Some teachers are still old school when it comes to teaching. One of them has mean jokes to the students and some are yelling and scaring them. And watch out for that 4th grade teacher! I've been warned that she's the worst! How's the morale of students? Very low! And telling your concerns to the principal or assistant principal will not change anything! In fact, they will just tell you how good that teacher is ! I'm so relieved that I transferred my children to another school.
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2013

We are very excited that our daughter will be attending St. Pius V this year. From the moment we toured the school with Mr. C we knew this would be our second home. The faculty and teachers are amazing. We're looking forward to the next 9 years at St. Pius V.
Submitted by other on August 06, 2013

I attended this school for nine years, graduated in 2006. I learned a lot, made long lasting friends, and the teachers I had taught me to be an independent, self-learning individual to achieve our goals and dreams!
Submitted by parent on November 29, 2011

Having attended public schools all my life, I had my reservations, however I am grateful for the decision we made to send our kids to SPV. 2 classes per grade at SPV so that they get use to a larger student body but yet still have the advantages of a small school such as knowing my children's friends as well as most of their parents. The philosophy of the school and administration is similar to mine and our Catholic faith and even though there are other kids of different faith, respect of all faiths are taught. The fact that they still say the Pledge of Allegiance or sing "God Bless America" especially now when it seems like it's a crime. The faculty is accessible and takes their time to know the children as well as the parents. The IT infrastructure is sound and ready to take advantage of the internet/cloud and I am looking forward to SPV's implementation of on-line apps and collaboration. I understand that no school is perfect and what works for one family may not work for another, but I am glad that we have chosen a school that is helping in building a strong educational AND moral foundation in our children.