For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 5,449 students in 87301, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 87301, NM are Lincoln Elementary School, Red Rock Elementary School and Indian Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 87301 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 87301, NM have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87301, NM Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 656 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 616 students
Rank: #1010.
Six Directions Indigenous School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2055 Nm 602
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-1900
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-1900
Grades: 6-12
| 60 students
Rank: #1111.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1212.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #1313.
Hozho Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Park Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-4463
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-4463
Grades: K-10
| 685 students
Rank: #1414.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 146 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
87301, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
640 Boardman Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(877) 755-4766
Gallup, NM 87301
(877) 755-4766
Grades: K-12
| n/a 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
200 College Rd 9
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 10-12
| 91 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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 87301, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 87301, NM include Lincoln Elementary School, Red Rock Elementary School and Indian Hills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 87301?
15 public elementary schools are located in 87301.
What is the racial composition of students in 87301?
87301 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% 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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