For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 992 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 43% 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 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public charter school average of 78% (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 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
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: PK-11 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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