For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,682 students in 87301, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools in zipcode 87301 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in 87301, NM have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87301, NM Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Minority enrollment: 77%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
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: 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 preschools in 87301, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in 87301, NM include Lincoln Elementary School, Red Rock Elementary School and Indian Hills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 87301?
10 public preschools are located in 87301.
What is the racial composition of students in 87301?
87301 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
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