Public schools in Gallup, NM
18 open public schools with an address in Gallup, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,932
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
7.2:1
New Mexico median 12.4:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Gallup public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Gallup, NM: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high, 2 combined or other. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,932 students, an average of 496 per school. The largest campus is Gallup Central Alternative (1,244 students), and the largest elementary school is Jefferson Elementary (460).
Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools operates the most schools here (15), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 7.2:1, lower than the statewide school median of 12.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 81% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Gallup
Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools
Public school district
15 schools in Gallup · 33 total
Hozho Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Gallup
Middle College High School Charter - Gallup
Independent charter agency
1 school in Gallup
Six Directions Indigenous School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Gallup
Elementary schools in Gallup
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte Elementary Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools | PK–05 | 424 | — | |
| Indian Hills Elementary Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools | PK–05 | 294 | — | |
| Jefferson Elementary Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools | PK–05 | 460 | — | |
| Lincoln Elementary Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools | PK–05 | 414 | 6.1:1 | |
| Red Rock Elementary Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools | PK–05 | 311 | — | |
| Stagecoach Elementary Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools | PK–05 | 340 | — | |
| Tobe Turpen Elementary Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools | PK–05 | 397 | — | |
| Twin Lakes Elementary Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools | PK–05 | 256 | 4.9:1 |
Middle schools in Gallup
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Manuelito Middle Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools | 06–08 | 634 | — | |
| Gallup Middle Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools | 06–08 | 480 | 8.3:1 | |
| John F. Kennedy Middle Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools | 06–08 | 648 | — |
High schools in Gallup
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallup Central Alternative Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 1,244 | 13:1 | |
| Gallup High Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools | 09–12 | 796 | — | |
| Middle College High School Charter - Gallup Middle College High School Charter - Gallup · Charter | 09–12 | 153 | 16.4:1 | |
| Miyamura High School Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools | 09–12 | 1,237 | — | |
| Six Directions Indigenous School Six Directions Indigenous School · Charter | 06–12 | 58 | 5.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Gallup
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Dev Center Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools · Special Education School | PK–12 | 5 | 0.3:1 | |
| Hozho Academy Hozho Academy · Charter | PK–12 | 781 | 11.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.6%
- Hispanic29%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native53.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Gallup schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,932 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Gallup
How many public schools are in Gallup, NM?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Gallup: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 8,932 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Gallup?
Schools with an address in Gallup belong to 4 education agencies, led by Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools (15 schools), Hozho Academy (1 school), Middle College High School Charter - Gallup (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Gallup?
Gallup Central Alternative reported the largest high-school enrollment in Gallup, with 1,244 students in 2024–25 (grades 06–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Gallup?
Yes. 3 of the 18 public schools in Gallup are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Hozho Academy, Middle College High School Charter - Gallup, Six Directions Indigenous School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Gallup schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Gallup public schools is 7.2:1, lower than the New Mexico school median of 12.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Gallup guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby New Mexico cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Mexico cities