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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Gallup Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 8,993 students in Gallup, NM (there are 4 private schools, serving 228 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Gallup, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Gallup, NM are Lincoln Elementary School, Red Rock Elementary School and Indian Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gallup, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Gallup have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Gallup, NM (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
502 Old Zuni Rd
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Red Rock Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1305 Red Rock Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Indian Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3604 Ciniza Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Middle College High School Charter - Gallup
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
705 Gurley Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 772-9945
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Gallup Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 South Grandview
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 South Boardman Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19 Mi. N Hwy 491 Hc 30
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Stagecoach Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1498 Freedom Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Tobe Turpen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3310 Manuelito
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Chief Manuelito Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1325 South Rico St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Six Directions Indigenous School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2055 Nm 602
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-1900
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #1212.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Mollica Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 West Wilson
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Hozho Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Park Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-4463
Gr: PK-11 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1515.
Gallup Central Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Marguerite St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gr: 6-12 | 1,244 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1616.
Miyamura High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
680 South Boardman
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,237 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1717.
Gallup High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1055 Rico St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 796 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Bread Springs Day School
Hwy 602 East Skeets Road 1750
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 718-0841
Gr: K-3 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: n/an/a
Education Dev Center
Special Education School
1000 East Aztec Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gr: PK-12 | 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Gallup, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Gallup, NM include Lincoln Elementary School, Red Rock Elementary School and Indian Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gallup?
19 public schools are located in Gallup.
What percentage of students in Gallup go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Gallup are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gallup?
Gallup public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Gallup are often viewed compared to one another?

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