Top Rankings
Gallup School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 33 public schools serving 12,313 students in Gallup School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Gallup School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 34% statewide average).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
33 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
12,313 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
712 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gallup School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has increased from 67% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)77%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.56
% American Indian
68%
12%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
20%
62%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
8%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,409 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,720 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$239 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$194 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,409
$14,756
Spending / Student
$15,720
$14,121
Best Gallup School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Red Rock Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Indian Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3604 Ciniza Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2900
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Tse Yi Gai High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 Counselor Rd
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 721-5500
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 721-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Gallup Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 South Grandview
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2700
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Ramah High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
74 S Bloomfield Ave
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-3800
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-3800
Gr: 6-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 South Boardman Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3100
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Crownpoint Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Eagle Dr
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-5400
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Tohatchi Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Chuska Rd
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19 Mi. N Hwy 491 Hc 30
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5100
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Chee Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
641 N Hwy 491
Yatahey, NM 87375
(505) 721-1300
Yatahey, NM 87375
(505) 721-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Stagecoach Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1498 Freedom Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-4300
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Tobe Turpen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3310 Manuelito
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5000
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1414.
Chief Manuelito Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1325 South Rico St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Crownpoint Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Codetalker Dr.
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1500
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Ramah Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 Lewis St
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-3700
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1717.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Mollica Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3000
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 West Wilson
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5200
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Navajo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 Cedar Ave
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-3500
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Navajo Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 West Walnut Ave
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-5300
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
#6 Fourth Ave
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4400
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
Gallup Central Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 Marguerite St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gr: 6-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2323.
Tohatchi Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Mid School Lane
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2424.
Catherine A. Miller Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6102 Challenger Rd
Church Rock, NM 87311
(505) 721-1400
Church Rock, NM 87311
(505) 721-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Navajo Pine High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 West Walnut Ave
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-3600
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2626.
Thoreau Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4600
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2727.
Crownpoint High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Eagle Dr
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1600
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
Miyamura High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
680 South Boardman
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1900
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,387 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
David Skeet Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rt 45 Jones Ranch Rd
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 721-1700
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 721-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3030.
Tohatchi High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Cougar Lane N 491
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3131.
Gallup High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Rico St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2500
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3232.
Thoreau High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4500
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Education Dev Center
Special Education School
1000 East Aztec Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gr: K-12 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gallup School District?
Gallup School District manages 33 public schools serving 12,313 students.
What is the rank of Gallup School District?
Gallup School District is ranked #114 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gallup School District?
68% of Gallup School District students are American Indian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gallup School District?
Gallup School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Gallup School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,720 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.
