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#15 of 100 private schools in NM

Top 14% of private schools

Wildcat Christian Academy

School · Gallup, NM

A private school in Gallup, NM serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

HWY 264 MILE MARKER #9 WILDCAT DR, Gallup, NM 87301

  • 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NM.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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Diversity Index63%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-2.3 / 10
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Enrollment33
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NM

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Wildcat Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,435/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gallup), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,302

Median home value

$134,700

Median rent

$858/mo

College educated

22.6%

Homeownership

50.3%

Poverty rate

27.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Native American75.8%
Two or More12.1%
White6.1%
Black6.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Wildcat Christian Academy is listed in Gallup, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Wildcat Christian Academy

Wildcat Christian Academy is a private school in Gallup, NM, serving approximately 33 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 100 private schools in NM.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wildcat Christian Academy

What grades does Wildcat Christian Academy serve?

Wildcat Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Wildcat Christian Academy?

Wildcat Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wildcat Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Wildcat Christian Academy is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Wildcat Christian Academy rank in NM?

Wildcat Christian Academy ranks #15 of 100 private schools in NM.

What is Wildcat Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Wildcat Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Wildcat Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Wildcat Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Wildcat Christian Academy a religious school?

Wildcat Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
33
Gender Split
61% M / 39% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
McKinley County
Area population (ZIP 87301)
21,981
Area median age
34.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87301; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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