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Gallup Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 226 students in Gallup, NM, 2% of all K-12 students in Gallup, NM are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
100% of private schools in Gallup, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Gallup Private Schools (2026)

Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School, Gallup
Sacred Heart Catholic School, Gallup
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Catholic
555 S Woodrow Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-6652
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Map of Gallup Christian School
Gallup Christian School
Gr: 1-11 | 28 students
Church of Christ
12 Theta St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-2007
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Map of Hilltop Christian School
Hilltop Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students
Christian
2 A Deerfield
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 371-5726
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Map of Wildcat Christian Academy
Wildcat Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Christian
Highway 264 Mile Marker 9 Wildcat Dr.
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 371-5368
(1)
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Gallup, NM Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
226
Students
-45.0% (-185 students) 10-yr
$3,500
Avg. Tuition
+75.0% (+$1,500) 10-yr
93%
Students of Color
+9.4% (+8.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-30.0% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gallup)
This State (NM)
# Schools
4 Schools
186 Schools
# Students
226 Students
23,468 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearGallup, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202555132179
202455129172
202357129174
202259130185
202159124180
202059116171
201962117175
201862114172
201753122180
2016101125178
2015103121167
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% Students of Color
93%
51%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGallup, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202592%50%34%
202492%50%34%
202393%52%33%
202287%52%33%
202191%51%32%
202091%52%32%
201978%54%31%
201878%54%31%
201778%56%32%
201680%57%32%
201585%57%32%
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0.59
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearGallup, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
20250.570.740.65
20240.570.740.65
20230.540.740.65
20220.580.740.64
20210.580.740.64
20200.580.740.64
20190.710.740.63
20180.710.740.63
20170.720.730.61
20160.770.730.61
20150.760.730.61
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# American Indian Students
139 Students
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
61%
10%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearGallup, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202563%10%1%
202463%10%1%
202366%9%1%
202261%8%2%
202161%8%1%
202061%8%1%
201942%7%1%
201842%8%2%
201732%7%1%
201624%7%1%
201524%7%1%
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# Asian Students
2 Students
580 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGallup, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20231%2%5%
20221%2%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%2%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
31 Students
5,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
23%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGallup, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202514%23%9%
202414%24%9%
202313%24%9%
202213%26%8%
202113%26%9%
202013%26%9%
201925%26%8%
201825%26%8%
201735%27%8%
201625%27%8%
201529%27%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
430 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGallup, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
20251%2%7%
20241%2%7%
20231%2%8%
20221%2%7%
20211%2%7%
20201%2%8%
20192%2%7%
20182%2%7%
20173%2%7%
20162%2%7%
20152%2%8%
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# White Students
16 Students
8,011 Students
% White Students
7%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGallup, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
20257%37%52%
20247%37%52%
20236%34%52%
20228%34%54%
20218%34%54%
20208%35%54%
201921%36%56%
201821%36%56%
201724%37%58%
201618%36%58%
201516%36%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
39 Students
5,616 Students
% of Others Students
17%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGallup, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202514%25%26%
202414%24%26%
202313%29%25%
202216%28%25%
202116%28%25%
202016%27%24%
20198%26%24%
20188%25%23%
20174%25%22%
201629%26%22%
201528%26%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
31 Teachers
2,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGallup, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
20258:110:111:1
20248:19:111:1
20239:110:111:1
20228:110:111:1
20218:110:111:1
20208:110:112:1
20199:110:112:1
20189:110:112:1
20178:110:112:1
201610:110:112:1
201510:110:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,500
$8,695

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearGallup, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
2025$3,150$9,184$15,012
2024$3,150$8,968$13,254
2023$3,150$8,791$12,626
2022$3,150$8,587$12,187
2015$2,000$7,855$9,939
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Gallup, NM?
The top ranked private schools in Gallup, NM is Sacred Heart Catholic School, Gallup.
How many private schools are located in Gallup?
4 private schools are located in Gallup.
What percentage of students in Gallup go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Gallup are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gallup?
100% of private schools in Gallup are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Gallup are often viewed compared to one another?

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