Is private school cheaper in Abilene or Round Rock?

Abilene has lower average private school tuition at $9,700/year vs $12,800/year in Round Rock. That's $3,100/year less, or $40,300 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Abilene over Round Rock?

Average tuition in Abilene is $3,100/year less than Round Rock. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $40,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,600/year in Abilene, $8,700/year in Round Rock.

How do Abilene and Round Rock private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Abilene averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average). Round Rock averages $12,800/year ($450 above average).

Private School Cost: Abilene vs Round Rock

Abilene averages $3,100/year less for private school (32% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $40,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Abilene is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,700/year vs $12,800/year in Round Rock. Religious schools run $6,600/year on the low end.

Abilene

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Round Rock

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Abilene	Round Rock	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,700/yr	$12,800/yr	-$3,100
Religious Schools	$6,600/yr	$8,700/yr	-$2,100
Independent/Prep	$20,600/yr	$27,100/yr	-$6,500
Elementary (K-5)	$8,200/yr	$10,900/yr	-$2,700
Middle School (6-8)	$9,700/yr	$12,800/yr	-$3,100
High School (9-12)	$11,600/yr	$15,400/yr	-$3,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Abilene

$126,100

Round Rock

$166,400

Choosing Abilene saves $40,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $80,600.

Sample Schools

Abilene

Wylie Academy (Abilene)

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$11,200/yr

St. Joseph School (Abilene)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,400-$9,000/yr

Round Rock

Concordia High School (Round Rock)

Lutheran · 9–12 · $14,800/yr

Round Rock Christian Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $9,800-$12,200/yr

Full Abilene breakdown → Full Round Rock breakdown →

Texas private school costs

About This Comparison

This comparison uses NCES Private School Universe Survey data, adjusted for metro-level cost-of-living differences. "Average tuition" blends religious schools (Catholic, Christian) and independent day/prep schools. Religious schools typically cost 60-70% less than independent schools in the same city.

Grade-level estimates (elementary, middle, high) are derived from the city average using national grade-level multipliers. High school tuition typically runs 15-25% above the city average; elementary runs 10-20% below.