Hilltop Christian School in Gallup, NM serves 70 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through sixth grade in a town–based setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 11 teachers supporting a total enrollment of 70 students.
Affiliated with the Association of Christian Schools International, Hilltop Christian offers a Christian–oriented elementary education program.
Hilltop Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for student diversity, with 94.92% of students representing students of color.
The school shares the Gallup community with other private institutions such as Sacred Heart Catholic School, which serves grades PK–8 with 91 students.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Hilltop Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 50%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
- School Mascot: Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hilltop Christian School often compared to?
Hilltop Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Sacred Heart Catholic School, Gallup by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Hilltop Christian School?
The application deadline for Hilltop Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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