Is private school cheaper in Macon or Round Rock?

Macon has lower average private school tuition at $9,600/year vs $12,800/year in Round Rock. That's $3,200/year less, or $41,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Macon is $3,200/year less than Round Rock. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $41,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,600/year in Macon, $8,700/year in Round Rock.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Macon averages $9,600/year ($2,750 below average). Round Rock averages $12,800/year ($450 above average).

Private School Cost: Macon vs Round Rock

Macon averages $3,200/year less for private school (33% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $41,600 per child.

Bottom Line

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

Macon

$9,600

avg tuition/year

$2,750 below national avg

Lower cost

Round Rock

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Macon	Round Rock	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$9,600/yr	$12,800/yr	-$3,200
Religious Schools	$6,600/yr	$8,700/yr	-$2,100
Independent/Prep	$19,400/yr	$27,100/yr	-$7,700
Elementary (K-5)	$8,200/yr	$10,900/yr	-$2,700
Middle School (6-8)	$9,600/yr	$12,800/yr	-$3,200
High School (9-12)	$11,500/yr	$15,400/yr	-$3,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Macon

$124,800

Round Rock

$166,400

Choosing Macon saves $41,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $83,200.

Sample Schools

Macon

Stratford Academy (Macon)

Independent · PK–12 · $16,400/yr

Mount de Sales Academy

Catholic · PK–12 · $10,800/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.