Top 10 Best Mckinley County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public middle schools serving 4,865 students in Mckinley County, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mckinley County, NM are Gallup Middle School, Hozho Academy and Chief Manuelito Middle 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 30% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Mckinley County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Mckinley County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gallup Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 South Grandview
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Hozho Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
104 E Aztec Avenue
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 722-4463
Grades: K-8
| 497 students
Rank: #33.
Chief Manuelito Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1325 South Rico St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 651 students
Rank: #44.
Six Directions Indigenous School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2055 Nm 602
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-1900
Grades: 6-12
| 64 students
Rank: #55.
Ramah High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
27 Lewis St
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-12
| 219 students
Rank: #66.
Crownpoint Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
#1 Eagle Dr
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Rank: #77.
Tohatchi Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Mid School Lane
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Rank: #88.
Thoreau Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
Rank: #99.
Dzit Dit Lool School Of Empowerment Action And Perseverance
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Shepard Springs Boulevard And
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 777-2053
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Rank: #1010.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 South Boardman Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 715 students
Rank: #1111.
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10 North Sandy Springs Rd
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: 7-12
| 60 students
Rank: #1212.
Navajo Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Walnut Ave
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Rank: #1313.
Gallup Central Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Marguerite St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-12
| 167 students
Rank: #1414.
Zuni Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
17 Mid School Dr
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
Rank: n/an/a
Borrego Pass
Co Rd 19
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-5237
Grades: K-8
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
25 Mi N Of Gallup Nm Hwy 491
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 733-2700
Grades: K-8
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
831 Cousins Road
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 778-5574
Grades: K-8
| 71 students
Rank: n/an/a
Education Dev Center
Special Education School
1000 East Aztec Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
N Hwy 371 Cr 7750
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-5392
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
T'iis Ts'ozi Bi'olta'
Highway 371-route 9
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-6159
Grades: K-8
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
12 Painted Horse Trail
Fort Wingate, NM 87316
(505) 488-6300
Grades: K-8
| 277 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mckinley County, NM

Mckinley County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
10 North Sandy Springs Rd
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: PK-2
| 376 students
P.o. Box 509
Prewitt, NM 87045
(505) 876-2769
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Po Box 278
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 778-5574
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
P.o. Box 679
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-5237
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Sunrise Drive P.o. Box 789
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7525
Grades: 6
| 166 students
22 Salt Lake Rd
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
Grades: PK-12
| 3 students
505 East Vega Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
P.o. Box 1318
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 722-7711
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Middle College High School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
Charter School
200 College Rd 9
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 10-12
| 91 students
P.o. Box 849
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 783-4211
Grades: 7-12
| 226 students
345 Basilio St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
400 East Logan
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students
P.o. Drawer 70
Smith Lake, NM 87365
(505) 786-5952
Grades: PK-5
| 111 students
P.o. Box 178
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
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
406 Hwy 564
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-4333
Grades: K-8
| 189 students
700 West Wilson
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
P.o. Drawer A
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: PK
| 19 students
P.o. Drawer A
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5561
Grades: 5-6
| 240 students

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 Gallup Middle School, Hozho Academy and Chief Manuelito Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mckinley County, NM?
21 public middle schools are located in Mckinley County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckinley County, NM?
Mckinley County, NM public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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