St. Anthony Indian School in Zuni, NM serves 152 co–educational udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a town setting.
Founded in 1629, it is one of the olde private schools in New Mexico with a Catholic religious affiliation.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 12:1, supported by 13 teachers across all grades.
With 100% udents of color, the school ranks in the top 20% statewide for diversity among private schools.
Anthony Indian School is a Catholic elementary and middle school and a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NM School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Anthony Indian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1629
Student Body
Total Students
152 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 50%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Catholic Faith and Education is the key for Native American youth to break the cycle of unemployment and poverty.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Anthony Indian School's ranking?
St. Anthony Indian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Anthony Indian School?
The application deadline for St. Anthony Indian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Anthony Indian School is Gallup Christian School (27.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Zuni Christian Mission School (3.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sacred Heart Catholic School, Gallup (30.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zuni Christian Mission School
(Calvinist)
19c Pia Mesa Rd.
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4546
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4546
3.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 86 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3
Gallup Christian School
(Church of Christ)
12 Theta St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-2007
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-2007
27.4 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 28 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School, Gallup
(Catholic)
555 S Woodrow Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-6652
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-6652
30.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Tuition listed
Highway 264 Mile Marker 9 Wildcat Dr.
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 371-5368
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 371-5368
30.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
7 Tse Yaaniichii Ln
Rehoboth, NM 87322
(505) 863-4412
Rehoboth, NM 87322
(505) 863-4412
31.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 483 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gallup Christian School
(Church of Christ)
12 Theta St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-2007
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-2007
27.4 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 28 students
Highway 264 Mile Marker 9 Wildcat Dr.
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 371-5368
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 371-5368
30.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
7 Tse Yaaniichii Ln
Rehoboth, NM 87322
(505) 863-4412
Rehoboth, NM 87322
(505) 863-4412
31.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 483 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
St. Michaels Assoc For Special Education
Special Education School
Mustang Road
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(928) 871-2810
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(928) 871-2810
42.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
St. Michael Indian School ![St. Michael Indian School Photo - Roman Catholic Religion and Theology classes taught at every level. Weekly mass. All faiths welcome to the school. It is not a requirement to be Catholic to attend.]( "St. Michael Indian School Photo - Roman Catholic Religion and Theology classes taught at every level. Weekly mass. All faiths welcome to the school. It is not a requirement to be Catholic to attend.")
(Catholic)
1 Lupton Rd (PO Box 650)
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
43.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zuni Christian Mission School
(Calvinist)
19c Pia Mesa Rd.
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4546
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4546
3.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 86 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3
Gallup Christian School
(Church of Christ)
12 Theta St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-2007
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-2007
27.4 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 28 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School, Gallup
(Catholic)
555 S Woodrow Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-6652
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-6652
30.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Tuition listed
Highway 264 Mile Marker 9 Wildcat Dr.
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 371-5368
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 371-5368
30.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
7 Tse Yaaniichii Ln
Rehoboth, NM 87322
(505) 863-4412
Rehoboth, NM 87322
(505) 863-4412
31.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 483 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart Catholic School, Gallup
(Catholic)
555 S Woodrow Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-6652
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-6652
30.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Tuition listed
7 Tse Yaaniichii Ln
Rehoboth, NM 87322
(505) 863-4412
Rehoboth, NM 87322
(505) 863-4412
31.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 483 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
8 Lenore Ave.
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7465
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7465
39.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Hilltop Christian School
(Christian)
2 A Deerfield
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 371-5726
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 371-5726
41.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students
St. Michael Indian School ![St. Michael Indian School Photo - Roman Catholic Religion and Theology classes taught at every level. Weekly mass. All faiths welcome to the school. It is not a requirement to be Catholic to attend.]( "St. Michael Indian School Photo - Roman Catholic Religion and Theology classes taught at every level. Weekly mass. All faiths welcome to the school. It is not a requirement to be Catholic to attend.")
(Catholic)
1 Lupton Rd (PO Box 650)
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
43.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zuni High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
71 Rte 301 North
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 North Sandy Springs Rd
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
2.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 70 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Zuni Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17 Mid School Dr
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
38 Zuni Route 301 North
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4441
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4441
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
831 Cousins Rd
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 778-5574
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 778-5574
12.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 54 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
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