For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 895 students in Gallup, NM.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Gallup, NM are Middle College High School Charter - Gallup, Six Directions Indigenous School and Hozho Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gallup, NM public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Gallup have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Gallup, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middle College High School Charter - Gallup
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 Gurley Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 772-9945
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 772-9945
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-10 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Gallup, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Home Hospital (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1100 East Aztec
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1005
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1005
Gr: PK-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
505 East Vega Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1318
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 722-7711
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 722-7711
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
200 College Rd 9
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gr: 10-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
400 East Logan
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
406 Hwy 564
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-4333
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-4333
Gr: K-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
700 West Wilson
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Gallup, NM?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Gallup, NM include Middle College High School Charter - Gallup, Six Directions Indigenous School and Hozho Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Gallup?
3 public charter schools are located in Gallup.
What is the racial composition of students in Gallup?
Gallup public charter schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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