Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Robindell Private School
About the School
- Robindell Private School has been a family owned and operated business for over 60 years.
- The current owner, Debbie Cran, has owned the center since 1976.
- Mrs. Cran worked as the school's director until 2002.
- Her son, Chuck Wall, now operates the school and has been the schools director since 2002.
- Together they have help grow and build the center from a small school of less than 100 children, into the largest childcare center in Houston.
- Along the way they have made many upgrades in facilities and equipment, and have had a strong influence on the magnificent facility you see today.
- The caregivers at Robindell are among the most experienced in all of Houston.
- We understand that a childcare facility can only be as good as their teaching staff.
- We are proud to have extremely low staff turnover.
- The majority of our staff have been at Robindell for 8 years or more.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
153 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 42%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- Robindell Private School has been a family owned and operated business for over 60 years. The current owner, Debbie Cran, has owned the center since 1976. Mrs. Cran worked as the school's director until 2002. Her son, Chuck Wall, now operates the school and has been the schools director since 2002. Together they have help grow and build the center from a small school of less than 100 children, into the largest childcare center in Houston. Along the way they have made many upgrades in facilities and equipment, and have had a strong influence on the magnificent facility you see today. The caregivers at Robindell are among the most experienced in all of Houston. We understand that a childcare facility can only be as good as their teaching staff. We are proud to have extremely low staff turnover. The majority of our staff have been at Robindell for 8 years or more.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Robindell Private School?
The application deadline for Robindell Private School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Robindell Private School located?
Robindell Private School is located in the Gulfton neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 2 other private schools located in Gulfton.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Robindell Private School is Meridian Academy - Houston (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Ghost Catholic School (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students
Catholic
6920 Chimney Rock Rd
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 668-5327
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Christian
5808 Renwick Dr
Houston, TX 77081
(832) 791-1883
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
7000 Ferris Street
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 773-9605
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6767 Rookin St.
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 774-9711
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 218 students
Waldorf School
5606 S Rice Ave
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 669-9286
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 6-12
Specialized Curriculum
6220 Westpark Dr. #180
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 977-0566
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students
Jewish
4610 Bellaire Blvd
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 667-1616
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 103 students
Baptist
5909 W Loop S Ste 394
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 780-7007
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 484 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 16
Montessori School
4600 Bissonnet St
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 661-6688
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students
6000 Dale Carnegie Ln
Houston, TX 77036
(832) 975-7075
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students
Catholic
6920 Chimney Rock Rd
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 668-5327
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
7000 Ferris Street
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 773-9605
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 218 students
Waldorf School
5606 S Rice Ave
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 669-9286
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 6-12
Specialized Curriculum
6220 Westpark Dr. #180
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 977-0566
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students
Jewish
4610 Bellaire Blvd
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 667-1616
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students
Catholic
6920 Chimney Rock Rd
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 668-5327
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Christian
5808 Renwick Dr
Houston, TX 77081
(832) 791-1883
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
7000 Ferris Street
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 773-9605
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6767 Rookin St.
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 774-9711
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 218 students
Waldorf School
5606 S Rice Ave
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 669-9286
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Ser-ninos Charter El Ii
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5919 Dashwood Dr
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 432-9400
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 432-9400
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Excel Academy Education Transition Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4577
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4577
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-11 | 58 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Middle College H S At Hcc Gulfton
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5407 Gulfton St 219
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 662-2551
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 662-2551
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Ser-ninos Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29%)
5610 Gulfton
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 667-6145
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 667-6145
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-11 | 169 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5858 Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 295-3870
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 295-3870
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 917 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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