Top 10 Best Mckinley County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 5,908 students in Mckinley County, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in Mckinley County, NM are Red Rock Elementary School, Ramah Elementary School and Crownpoint 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 50% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 61% statewide average). Pre schools in Mckinley County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 82% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Mckinley County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red Rock Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1305 Red Rock Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Ramah Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17 Evans Circle
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 221 students
Rank: #33.
Crownpoint Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
#1 Codetalker Dr.
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #44.
Indian Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3604 Ciniza Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #55.
Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 West Wilson
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Mollica Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #77.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6 4th Ave
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Stagecoach Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
725 Freedom Rd
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
N Hwy 491
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #1010.
Tobe Turpen Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Manuelito
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 West Hill
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #1212.
David Skeet Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Jones Ranch Rd 45
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #1313.
Chee Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
641 N Hwy 491
Yatahey, NM 87375
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #1414.
Tohatchi Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Chuska Rd
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #1515.
Navajo Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Cedar
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #1616.
Catherine A. Miller Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6201 Challenger Rd
Church Rock, NM 87311
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #1717.
Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
38 Zuni Route 301 North
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4441
Grades: PK-5
| 486 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 preschools in Mckinley County, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Mckinley County, NM include Red Rock Elementary School, Ramah Elementary School and Crownpoint Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mckinley County, NM?
17 public preschools are located in Mckinley County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckinley County, NM?
Mckinley County, NM public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).

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