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Best Mckinley County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,086 students in Mckinley County, NM (there are , serving 16,432 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
100% of private schools in Mckinley County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Calvinist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Mckinley County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Rehoboth Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 483 students
Sports: 6
Calvinist
7 Tse Yaaniichii Ln
Rehoboth, NM 87322
(505) 863-4412
(10)
Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School, Gallup
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Catholic
555 S Woodrow Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-6652
Map of St. Anthony Indian School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Catholic
11 St Anthony Dr
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4596
Map of Zuni Christian Mission School
Gr: K-8 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Calvinist
19c Pia Mesa Rd.
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4546
Map of Bible Baptist Shepherd School
Gr: 3-10 | 6 students
Baptist
P.O. Box 1708
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-7193
Map of Calvary Indian Mission School
Gr: K-11 | 8 students
Methodist
5 Miles Sw Of Coyote Canyon Chapter House
Brimhall, NM 87310
(505) 735-2246
Map of Gallup Christian School
Gr: 1-11 | 28 students
Church of Christ
12 Theta St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-2007
Map of Hilltop Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students
Christian
2 A Deerfield
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 371-5726
Map of St. Bonaventure School
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Catholic
8 Lenore Ave.
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7465
(1)
Map of Wildcat Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Christian
Highway 264 Mile Marker 9 Wildcat Dr.
Gallup, NM 87305
(505) 371-5368
(1)

Overview

Category
This State (NM)
US
# Schools
10 Schools
# Students
1,086 Students
23,468 Students
% Average Students of Color
90%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
101 Teachers
2,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
8 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,500
$8,695

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.74
# American Indian Students
767 Students
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
70%
10%
# Asian Students
18 Students
580 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
5,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
23%
# Black Students
4 Students
430 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
91 Students
8,011 Students
% White Students
8%
37%
# 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
167 Students
5,616 Students
% of Others Students
15%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mckinley County, NM?
The top ranked private schools in Mckinley County, NM include St. Anthony Indian School, Zuni Christian Mission School, and Rehoboth Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Mckinley County?
10 private schools are located in Mckinley County.
How diverse are private schools in Mckinley County?
Mckinley County private schools are approximately 90% minority students, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Mckinley County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Mckinley County are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mckinley County?
100% of private schools in Mckinley County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Calvinist).
Which private schools in Mckinley County are often viewed compared to one another?

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