For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 8,037 students in 87301, NM (there are 3 private schools, serving 189 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 87301, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 87301, NM are Century Alt High School, Lincoln Elementary School and Red Rock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87301 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87301, NM have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87301, NM Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Century Alt High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32 Sun Valley Rd
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 866-8231
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Old Zuni Rd
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3400
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #33.
Red Rock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1305 Red Rock Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3900
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Middle College High School Charter - Gallup
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 Gurley Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 772-9945
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 772-9945
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Rank: #55.
Indian Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3604 Ciniza Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2900
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #66.
Gallup Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 South Grandview
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2700
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 400 students
Rank: #77.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 South Boardman Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3100
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 630 students
Rank: #88.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19 Mi. N Hwy 491 Hc 30
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5100
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #99.
Six Directions Indigenous School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2055 Nm 602
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-1900
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-1900
Grades: 6-12
| 76 students
Rank: #1010.
Del Norte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 West Wilson
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5200
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #1111.
Hozho Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 Park Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-4463
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-4463
Grades: K-9
| 616 students
Rank: #1212.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Mollica Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3000
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #1313.
Gallup Central Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 Marguerite St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-12
| 109 students
Rank: #1414.
Chief Manuelito Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1325 South Rico St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Stagecoach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1498 Freedom Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-4300
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Tobe Turpen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3310 Manuelito
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5000
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #1717.
Miyamura High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
680 South Boardman
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1900
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,393 students
Rank: #1818.
Gallup High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Rico St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2500
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 961 students
Rank: n/an/a
Education Dev Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1000 East Aztec Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-12
| 16 students
87301, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
640 Boardman Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(877) 755-4766
Gallup, NM 87301
(877) 755-4766
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Home Hospital (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1100 East Aztec
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1005
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1005
Grades: PK-12
| 3 students
505 East Vega Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Middle College High School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
200 College Rd 9
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 10-12
| 91 students
345 Basilio St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
400 East Logan
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students
Uplift Community School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
406 Hwy 564
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-4333
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-4333
Grades: K-8
| 189 students
700 West Wilson
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87301, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87301, NM include Century Alt High School, Lincoln Elementary School and Red Rock Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 87301?
19 public schools are located in 87301.
What percentage of students in 87301 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 87301 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87301?
87301 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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