CMS Gomti Nagar Campus I Clinches India’s No. 1 Ivy League Day School Honour at the EW India School Rankings 2026-27

A distinguished national recognition by EducationWorld for sustained excellence in academics, teaching, leadership and holistic education

City Montessori School (CMS), Gomti Nagar Campus I, has achieved a significant national distinction by securing the No. 1 rank in EducationWorld’s ‘Ivy League Day Schools’ category in the India School Rankings 2026 – 27.

This prestigious recognition acknowledges the campus’s sustained commitment to educational excellence, effective teaching practices, active leadership and the all-round development of students.

Leadership and Commitment Behind the Achievement

CMS Founder-Director Dr Bharti Gandhi has attributed the achievement to the dedication, sincerity and sustained efforts of the teachers.

Acknowledging their contribution to nurturing students and strengthening the school’s reputation at national and international levels, she has congratulated them.

CMS Managing Director Prof Geeta Gandhi Kingdon has said, ‘this recognition reflects the institution’s continuing emphasis on improving teaching practices, modernising learning facilities and refining student assessment.’

Adding further she said, ‘all these initiatives aim to identify and nurture each child’s potential while equipping students with the knowledge, skills and values required to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.’

Principal Ms Soma Chandra has received the award and citation at a felicitation ceremony organised by EducationWorld in New Delhi. Thanking the management, she said, ‘My team is my strength, and my students are my greatest inspiration.’

EducationWorld: Recognising Excellence in School Education

Established in 1999, EducationWorld is a leading Indian education magazine dedicated to promoting quality education and encouraging continuous improvement in schools. Its annual EducationWorld India School Rankings (EWISR), launched in 2007, evaluates schools across the country and assess educational excellence through multiple parameters.

Through a comprehensive survey of education stakeholders, including parents, teachers, principals and education counsellors, the rankings seek to encourage schools to strengthen their educational practices and offer parents valuable information when choosing schools for their children.

The Ivy League category, introduced in 2025 – 26, recognises consistently high-performing schools.

A Legacy of Consistent Achievement

CMS Gomti Nagar Campus I has featured prominently in EducationWorld’s school rankings over the years.

The campus has previously been recognised as the No. 1 Co-ed Day School in Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh, reflecting its commitment to quality, holistic education.

The campus’s entry into EducationWorld’s Ivy League category marks a significant milestone, recognising its sustained excellence in academic reputation, teacher competence, school leadership, infrastructure, teacher development and co-curricular education.

Inspiring the Journey Ahead

At CMS Gomti Nagar Campus I, the India No. 1 Ivy League Day School honour, reinforces the importance of dedicated teachers, effective leadership, progressive educational practices and a learning environment that supports every child’s growth.

As the campus moves forward, this distinction reaffirms the broader CMS vision of education that combines academic excellence with character formation, responsible citizenship and  service to humanity.