Is private school cheaper in New Haven or Round Rock?

Round Rock has lower average private school tuition at $12,800/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. That's $9,600/year less, or $124,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Round Rock is $9,600/year less than New Haven. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $124,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,400/year in New Haven, $8,700/year in Round Rock.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. New Haven averages $22,400/year ($10,050 above average). Round Rock averages $12,800/year ($450 above average).

Private School Cost: New Haven vs Round Rock

Round Rock averages $9,600/year less for private school (75% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $124,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Round Rock is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,800/year vs $22,400/year in New Haven. Religious schools run $8,700/year on the low end.

New Haven

$22,400

avg tuition/year

$10,050 above national avg

Round Rock

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	New Haven	Round Rock	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$22,400/yr	$12,800/yr	+$9,600
Religious Schools	$12,400/yr	$8,700/yr	+$3,700
Independent/Prep	$44,600/yr	$27,100/yr	+$17,500
Elementary (K-5)	$19,000/yr	$10,900/yr	+$8,100
Middle School (6-8)	$22,400/yr	$12,800/yr	+$9,600
High School (9-12)	$26,900/yr	$15,400/yr	+$11,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

New Haven

$291,200

Round Rock

$166,400

Choosing Round Rock saves $124,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $249,600.

Sample Schools

New Haven

Hopkins School (New Haven)

Independent · 7–12 · $43,200/yr

Sacred Heart Academy (Hamden)

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/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.