Islamic Academy of Riverside

About IAR

A private Islamic school community centered on academic growth, Islamic character, belonging, and meaningful student experiences.

IAR students participating in a school event
Our story

Faith, learning, and community in one place.

Islamic Academy of Riverside serves students from early childhood through K–8 in a setting designed to support both academic development and character formation.

School life includes classroom learning, Islamic education, cultural celebrations, student recognition, field trips, and community-building activities. The result is a school experience that extends beyond textbooks.

Our approach

What we value

IAR student receiving recognition

Character

We encourage responsibility, respect, confidence, kindness, and positive contributions to the school community.

Students working in a classroom

Learning

Students are engaged in structured classroom learning with opportunities to practice, collaborate, create, and reflect.

Students learning outdoors

Experience

Field trips, activities, cultural programs, and shared events make learning active and memorable.

A welcoming environment

Students should feel known.

The photos from IAR tell a simple story: students learning together, celebrating together, exploring together, and growing together.

“A school community where learning and belonging go hand in hand.”

Islamic Academy of Riverside
IAR students enjoying a group activity