For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,589 students in 87301, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87301, NM are Gallup Middle School, John F. Kennedy Middle School and Chief Manuelito Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 87301 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87301, NM have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87301, NM Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
640 Boardman Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(877) 755-4766
Gallup, NM 87301
(877) 755-4766
Gr: K-12
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
Gr: K-12 | 3 students
87301, 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%
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 middle schools in 87301, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87301, NM include Gallup Middle School, John F. Kennedy Middle School and Chief Manuelito Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 87301?
8 public middle schools are located in 87301.
What is the racial composition of students in 87301?
87301 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% 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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