Chapelwood School for Young Children where discovery and play happen everyday serves families with children ages three months through Kindergarten.
Children experience the world around them through learning centers, which provide for different learning styles and offer a "hands-on" curriculum, which in turn nurtures their physical, social, intellectual, spiritual and emotional growth.
Our Program offers low teacher child ratios with degreed, certified teachers. We are a NAEYC accredited pre-school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked TX School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Chapelwood School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
410 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Chapelwood School often compared to?
Chapelwood School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Francis Episcopal School by visitors of our site.
What is Chapelwood School's ranking?
Chapelwood School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Chapelwood School?
The application deadline for Chapelwood School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Chapelwood School located?
Chapelwood School is located in the Westside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 25 other private schools located in Westside.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Chapelwood School vs. St. Francis Episcopal School
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Chapelwood School is St. Francis Episcopal School (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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St. Francis Episcopal School ![St. Francis Episcopal School Photo - St. Francis Episcopal School Piney Point Village Campus]( "St. Francis Episcopal School Photo - St. Francis Episcopal School Piney Point Village Campus")
(Episcopal)
335 Piney Point Road
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 458-6159
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 458-6159
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 875 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
201 Kinkaid School Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 243-5031
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 243-5031
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,435 students Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate listed
1331 S Voss Rd
Houston, TX 77057
(470) 348-7972
Houston, TX 77057
(470) 348-7972
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-K
Second Baptist School ![Second Baptist School Photo - Class of 2024 celebrates their graduation from Second Baptist School!]( "Second Baptist School Photo - Class of 2024 celebrates their graduation from Second Baptist School!")
(Baptist)
6410 Woodway Dr
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 365-2314
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 365-2314
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,188 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
Yellow School-mdpc
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
11612 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 784-0820
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 784-0820
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Francis Episcopal School ![St. Francis Episcopal School Photo - St. Francis Episcopal School Piney Point Village Campus]( "St. Francis Episcopal School Photo - St. Francis Episcopal School Piney Point Village Campus")
(Episcopal)
335 Piney Point Road
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 458-6159
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 458-6159
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 875 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
201 Kinkaid School Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 243-5031
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 243-5031
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,435 students Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate listed
Second Baptist School ![Second Baptist School Photo - Class of 2024 celebrates their graduation from Second Baptist School!]( "Second Baptist School Photo - Class of 2024 celebrates their graduation from Second Baptist School!")
(Baptist)
6410 Woodway Dr
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 365-2314
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 365-2314
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,188 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
2313 S. Voss Road
Houston, TX 77057
(832) 617-8363
Houston, TX 77057
(832) 617-8363
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 355 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10202 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 468-8211
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 468-8211
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 813 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Francis Episcopal School ![St. Francis Episcopal School Photo - St. Francis Episcopal School Piney Point Village Campus]( "St. Francis Episcopal School Photo - St. Francis Episcopal School Piney Point Village Campus")
(Episcopal)
335 Piney Point Road
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 458-6159
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 458-6159
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 875 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
201 Kinkaid School Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 243-5031
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 243-5031
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,435 students Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate listed
Second Baptist School ![Second Baptist School Photo - Class of 2024 celebrates their graduation from Second Baptist School!]( "Second Baptist School Photo - Class of 2024 celebrates their graduation from Second Baptist School!")
(Baptist)
6410 Woodway Dr
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 365-2314
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 365-2314
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,188 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
St. Cecilia Catholic School
(Catholic)
11740 Joan Of Arc Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 468-9515
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 468-9515
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2313 S. Voss Road
Houston, TX 77057
(832) 617-8363
Houston, TX 77057
(832) 617-8363
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 355 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Francis Episcopal School ![St. Francis Episcopal School Photo - St. Francis Episcopal School Piney Point Village Campus]( "St. Francis Episcopal School Photo - St. Francis Episcopal School Piney Point Village Campus")
(Episcopal)
335 Piney Point Road
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 458-6159
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 458-6159
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 875 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
201 Kinkaid School Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 243-5031
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 243-5031
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,435 students Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate listed
1331 S Voss Rd
Houston, TX 77057
(470) 348-7972
Houston, TX 77057
(470) 348-7972
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-K
Second Baptist School ![Second Baptist School Photo - Class of 2024 celebrates their graduation from Second Baptist School!]( "Second Baptist School Photo - Class of 2024 celebrates their graduation from Second Baptist School!")
(Baptist)
6410 Woodway Dr
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 365-2314
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 365-2314
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,188 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
Yellow School-mdpc
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
11612 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 784-0820
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 784-0820
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Memorial Drive Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11202 Smithdale
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6300
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6300
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Memorial High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
935 Echo Ln
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-2500
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-2500
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,636 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Hunters Creek Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10650 Beinhorn
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6000
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6000
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Spring Branch Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Piney Point
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 281-4400
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 281-4400
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Briargrove Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6145 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3600
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3600
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 871 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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