For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,850 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 87% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (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 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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 | 648 students Minority enrollment: 92%
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 | 634 students 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 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
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: PK-11 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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 | 1,244 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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: PK-12 | 5 students
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?
7 public middle schools are located in 87301.
What is the racial composition of students in 87301?
87301 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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