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Best Mckinley County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public preschools serving 5,585 students in Mckinley County, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mckinley County, 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.
Mckinley County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in Mckinley County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Mckinley County (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.
Tohatchi Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Chuska Rd
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
Chee Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
641 N Hwy 491
Yatahey, NM 87375
(505) 721-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #88.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
Crownpoint Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
#1 Codetalker Dr.
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Ramah Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
27 Lewis St
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
Navajo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Cedar Ave
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
38 Zuni Route 301 North
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4441
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1616.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
#6 Fourth Ave
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Catherine A. Miller Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6102 Challenger Rd
Church Rock, NM 87311
(505) 721-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
David Skeet Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Rt 45 Jones Ranch Rd
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 721-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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 preschools in Mckinley County, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mckinley County, NM include Lincoln Elementary School, Red Rock Elementary School and Indian Hills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mckinley County?
17 public preschools are located in Mckinley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckinley County?
Mckinley County public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mckinley County are often viewed compared to one another?

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