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Best Mckinley County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public middle schools serving 5,282 students in Mckinley County, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mckinley County, NM are Twin Buttes Cyber Academy, Gallup Middle School and Ramah High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckinley County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Mckinley County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Mckinley County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10 North Sandy Springs Rd
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Gr: 7-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Ramah High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
74 S Bloomfield Ave
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-3800
Gr: 6-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Crownpoint Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
#1 Eagle Dr
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Dzit Dit Lool School Of Empowerment Action And Perseverance
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Shepard Springs Boulevard And
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 777-2053
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
Navajo Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 West Walnut Ave
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Tohatchi Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Mid School Lane
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Thoreau Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
Zuni Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
17 Mid School Dr
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Ch'ooshgai Community School
1/4 Mile E Hwy 491
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 733-2700
Gr: K-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
Chi Chil'tah Community School
831 Cousins Rd
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 778-5574
Gr: K-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
Dibe Yazhi Habitiin Olta' Inc.
Co Rd 19
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-5237
Gr: K-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
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
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Valley Navajo School
N Hwy 371 Cr 7750
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-5392
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
T'iis Ts'ozi Bi'olta' Community School
Highway 371-route 9
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-6159
Gr: K-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: n/an/a
Wingate Elementary School
12 Painted Horse Trail
Fort Wingate, NM 87316
(505) 488-6300
Gr: K-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mckinley County, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mckinley County, NM include Twin Buttes Cyber Academy, Gallup Middle School and Ramah High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mckinley County?
21 public middle schools are located in Mckinley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckinley County?
Mckinley County public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Mckinley County are often viewed compared to one another?

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