Wildcat Christian Academy

Highway 264 Mile Marker 9 Wildcat Dr. Gallup, NM 87305
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

About the School

  • Wildcat Christian Academy in Gallup, NM serves 30 students in grades K–12 within a rural community setting.
  • The school has a Christian orientation and follows the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) program.
  • Founded in 1981, Wildcat Christian Academy maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 5 full–time teachers.
  • The student body is 90.91% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in New Mexico for diversity.
  • As a rural K–12 private school, tuition and religious affiliation align with families seeking Christian–based education in Gallup.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

Wildcat Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1981

Student Body

Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
91%
State avg.: 51%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: Reaching the World for Christ . . . One Child at a Time®
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Wildcat Christian Academy often compared to?
Wildcat Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Sacred Heart Catholic School, Gallup by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Wildcat Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Wildcat Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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I love this school and the staff! I am currently a senior at WCA and I''ve been at this school since kindergarden. I''ve not only learned the school work, I''ve learned to be appriciative, recourceful, respectful, purposeful, and extremely thankful for everything and anything that comes my way in life. I truly do love the staff and friends I''ve had the pleasure to come across in my life, and I will never forget them for as long as I live (even if I wanted to).
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The average private school tuition in New Mexico is $8,716 for elementary schools and $10,021 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New Mexico is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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