Is private school cheaper in Burlington or Round Rock?

Round Rock has lower average private school tuition at $12,800/year vs $18,200/year in Burlington. That's $5,400/year less, or $70,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Round Rock is $5,400/year less than Burlington. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $70,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,000/year in Burlington, $8,700/year in Round Rock.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Burlington averages $18,200/year ($5,850 above average). Round Rock averages $12,800/year ($450 above average).

Private School Cost: Burlington vs Round Rock

Round Rock averages $5,400/year less for private school (42% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $70,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Round Rock is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,800/year vs $18,200/year in Burlington. Religious schools run $8,700/year on the low end.

Burlington

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Round Rock

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Burlington	Round Rock	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,200/yr	$12,800/yr	+$5,400
Religious Schools	$11,000/yr	$8,700/yr	+$2,300
Independent/Prep	$39,800/yr	$27,100/yr	+$12,700
Elementary (K-5)	$15,500/yr	$10,900/yr	+$4,600
Middle School (6-8)	$18,200/yr	$12,800/yr	+$5,400
High School (9-12)	$21,800/yr	$15,400/yr	+$6,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Burlington

$236,600

Round Rock

$166,400

Choosing Round Rock saves $70,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $140,400.

Sample Schools

Burlington

Rice Memorial High School (Burlington VT)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,200/yr

Champlain Valley Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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

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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.