For the 2024 school year, there are 42 public elementary schools serving 11,180 students in Mckinley County, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mckinley County, NM are Red Rock Elementary School, Ramah Elementary School and Gallup Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckinley County, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 58% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mckinley County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Mckinley County Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red Rock Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1305 Red Rock Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Ramah Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17 Evans Circle
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-1051
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 221 students
Rank: #33.
Gallup Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 South Grandview
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Crownpoint Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
#1 Codetalker Dr.
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1051
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hozho Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 E Aztec Avenue
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 722-4463
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 722-4463
Grades: K-8
| 497 students
Rank: #66.
Indian Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3604 Ciniza Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #77.
Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 West Wilson
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Mollica Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #99.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6 4th Ave
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-1051
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Stagecoach Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
725 Freedom Rd
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
N Hwy 491
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #1212.
Tobe Turpen Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Manuelito
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #1313.
Chief Manuelito Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1325 South Rico St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 651 students
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 West Hill
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #1515.
Six Directions Indigenous School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2055 Nm 602
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-1900
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-1900
Grades: 6-12
| 64 students
Rank: #1616.
David Skeet Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Jones Ranch Rd 45
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 721-1051
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #1717.
Ramah High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 Lewis St
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-1051
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-12
| 219 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Chee Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
641 N Hwy 491
Yatahey, NM 87375
(505) 721-1051
Yatahey, NM 87375
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Crownpoint Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Eagle Dr
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1051
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Rank: #2020.
Tohatchi Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Chuska Rd
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #2121.
Tohatchi Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Mid School Lane
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Rank: #2222.
Thoreau Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-1051
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
Rank: #2323.
Navajo Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
123 Cedar
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-1051
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #2424.
Dzit Dit Lool School Of Empowerment Action And Perseverance
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Shepard Springs Boulevard And
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 777-2053
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 777-2053
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Rank: #2525.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 South Boardman Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 715 students
Rank: #2626.
Catherine A. Miller Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6201 Challenger Rd
Church Rock, NM 87311
(505) 721-1051
Church Rock, NM 87311
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #2727.
Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
38 Zuni Route 301 North
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4441
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4441
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #2828.
Navajo Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Walnut Ave
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-1051
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Rank: #2929.
Gallup Central Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 Marguerite St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-12
| 167 students
Rank: #3030.
Zuni Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17 Mid School Dr
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
Rank: n/an/a
I-40 Exit 63 North Frontage Rd
Prewitt, NM 87045
(505) 972-2769
Prewitt, NM 87045
(505) 972-2769
Grades: K-6
| 179 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hwy 602 East Skeets Road 1750
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 778-5665
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 778-5665
Grades: K-3
| 71 students
Rank: n/an/a
25 Mi N Of Gallup Nm Hwy 491
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 733-2700
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 733-2700
Grades: K-8
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
831 Cousins Road
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 778-5574
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 778-5574
Grades: K-8
| 71 students
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Mckinley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10 North Sandy Springs Rd
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: PK-2
| 376 students
P.o. Box 509
Prewitt, NM 87045
(505) 876-2769
Prewitt, NM 87045
(505) 876-2769
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Po Box 278
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 778-5574
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 778-5574
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
P.o. Box 679
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-5237
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-5237
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Sunrise Drive P.o. Box 789
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7525
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7525
Grades: 6
| 166 students
22 Salt Lake Rd
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: 3-5
| 337 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
Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1318
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 722-7711
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 722-7711
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Middle College High School (Closed 2021)
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
P.o. Box 849
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 783-4211
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 783-4211
Grades: 7-12
| 226 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
P.o. Drawer 70
Smith Lake, NM 87365
(505) 786-5952
Smith Lake, NM 87365
(505) 786-5952
Grades: PK-5
| 111 students
P.o. Box 178
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-6159
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-6159
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Navajo Route 9, P.o. Box 828
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-5389
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-5389
Grades: K-4
| n/a 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
P.o. Drawer A
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: PK
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mckinley County, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mckinley County, NM include Red Rock Elementary School, Ramah Elementary School and Gallup Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mckinley County, NM?
42 public elementary schools are located in Mckinley County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckinley County, NM?
Mckinley County, NM public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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