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St Dominic Savio School

Elementary School

9750 FOSTER RD, Bellflower, CA 90706

Private

Enrollment

296

Student-Teacher

15.3:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,033 of 1,787

In Bellflower

#3 of 6

public schools

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St Dominic Savio School

6.0/10

Elementary School in Bellflower · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About St Dominic Savio School

St Dominic Savio School is a private elementary school in Bellflower, CA. St Dominic Savio School serves approximately 296 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Dominic Savio School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,033 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it comparesOn par with CA schools
  • This school 6.0 · Average
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Dominic Savio School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Dominic Savio School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Bellflower, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
This School
vs
21.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
296
This School
vs
651
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.0
This School
vs
5.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 75.7% vs 0%
White 3.4% vs 0%
Asian 1.7% vs 0%
Black 1% vs 0%
St Dominic Savio School Bellflower Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Dominic Savio School (this school) 6.0
Ernie Pyle Elementary 5.6
Frank E. Woodruff Elementary 4.9
Washington Elementary 3.3
Bellflower High 7.3
Albert Baxter Elementary 5.1
Ramona Elementary 6.1
Somerset High 5.8
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy 5.4
Thomas Jefferson Elementary 6.9
Craig Williams Elementary 4.1
Mayfair High 6.9
Bellflower Alternative Education Center
Esther Lindstrom Elementary 5.1
Stephen Foster Elementary 7.0
Intensive Learning Center 5.2

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 4.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.2 / 10
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School Day Length 7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,372.5
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 4.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 40%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Enrollment 296
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 75.7%
Two or More 11.1%
Pacific Islander 6.4%
White 3.4%
Asian 1.7%
Black 1.0%
Native American 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

9750 FOSTER RD, Bellflower, CA 90706

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Dominic Savio School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary (rated 6.9/10, 0.1 miles away, in nearby Downey), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary (rated 6.5/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Downey), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Alameda Elementary (rated 6.3/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Downey), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Bellflower, see our Bellflower schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
St. Dominic Savio Bellflower 0.1 mi
Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary Downey 0.1 mi 6.9
ST JOHN BOSCO Bellflower 0.2 mi 6.0
Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary Downey 0.5 mi 6.5
Cedar House Academy Downey 0.7 mi
CALVARY CHAPEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Downey 0.7 mi 5.7
Calvary Chapel Christian Downey 0.7 mi
Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary Downey 0.8 mi 5.6
Ernie Pyle Elementary Bellflower 0.8 mi 5.6
Columbus (Christopher) High Downey 0.8 mi 5.6
Woodruff Academy Downey 0.8 mi
Frank E. Woodruff Elementary Bellflower 1.0 mi 4.9
Washington Elementary Bellflower 1.1 mi 3.3
Bellflower High Bellflower 1.1 mi 7.3
Ward (E. W.) Elementary Downey 1.0 mi 5.3
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle Downey 1.1 mi 7.0
Albert Baxter Elementary Bellflower 1.2 mi 5.1
Alameda Elementary Downey 1.3 mi 6.3
Adventist Union School Bellflower 1.4 mi
ADVENTIST UNION SCHOOL Bellflower 1.4 mi 6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90706 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$77,602

Median Home Value

$661,100

Median Rent

$1,771/mo

Population

77,396

College Educated

20.1%

Homeownership

38.1%

Avg Commute

29.6 min

Poverty Rate

13.2%

Median Age

35.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Dominic Savio School

What grades does St Dominic Savio School serve?

St Dominic Savio School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Dominic Savio School?

St Dominic Savio School has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Dominic Savio School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Dominic Savio School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Dominic Savio School rank in CA?

St Dominic Savio School ranks #1,033 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Dominic Savio School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Dominic Savio School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Dominic Savio School a private school?

Yes, St Dominic Savio School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Dominic Savio School a religious school?

St Dominic Savio School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
45 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
46 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
296
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
183 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County

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