Recognition of Excellence · Pomona, CA · 2026

City of Knowledge School

3285 N Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91767
https://www.cityofknowledge.com
🏆 Ranked #5 in Pomona · 6.1 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Pomona
Top 10 in Pomona
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Pomona. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
 Most Compassionate
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Pomona. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
 Best Management
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Pomona. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
 Best Culture
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Pomona. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
Full Ranking Detail
childcarepreschoolfaith-basedislamiccollege-prepwasc-accredited

City of Knowledge School is a CCLD-licensed day care center in Pomona, California, serving preschool-aged children within a WASC-accredited college-preparatory campus that has operated continuously since 1997. Part of an on-site PreK–12 Islamic school, it benefits from a notably low 9:1 student-to-teacher ratio, strong parental reviews (averaging 4.8–5.0 across Yelp, Facebook, and Private School Review), and direct articulation into the accredited K–12 program—a rare continuity advantage for families committed to the faith-based educational community. The curriculum emphasizes Islamic principles alongside critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Its Monday–Friday 8:00 am–3:45 pm hours may be limiting for full-time working families needing extended care, and it does not serve infants.

Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0

Programs & curriculum

Curriculum & approach: Islamic educational approach grounded in Quranic teachings, described as an ongoing process both inside and outside the classroom. Emphasizes experimentation, communication, problem-solving, exploration, critical thinking, and social skills integrated with Islamic principles.

Programs & activities: Mentions a Summer Camp 2025 program. No other specific enrichment activities, languages, music, sports, or arts detailed on the site.

What sets it apart: Accredited college preparatory school operating since 1994; ranked by Newsweek and STEM.org as a top STEM school; 12:1 student-teacher ratio; hours Monday-Friday 8am-3pm; claims 100% college matriculation. PreK-12th Islamic school in Pomona, CA.

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Top 10 in Pomona
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Most Compassionate
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Best Management
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Best Culture
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Updated · July 2026

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