Is private school cheaper in Pasadena or Round Rock?

Pasadena has lower average private school tuition at $11,200/year vs $12,800/year in Round Rock. That's $1,600/year less, or $20,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Pasadena is $1,600/year less than Round Rock. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $20,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,600/year in Pasadena, $8,700/year in Round Rock.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Pasadena averages $11,200/year ($1,150 below average). Round Rock averages $12,800/year ($450 above average).

Private School Cost: Pasadena vs Round Rock

Pasadena averages $1,600/year less for private school (14% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $20,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Pasadena is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,200/year vs $12,800/year in Round Rock. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.

Pasadena

$11,200

avg tuition/year

$1,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Round Rock

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Pasadena	Round Rock	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,200/yr	$12,800/yr	-$1,600
Religious Schools	$7,600/yr	$8,700/yr	-$1,100
Independent/Prep	$23,700/yr	$27,100/yr	-$3,400
Elementary (K-5)	$9,500/yr	$10,900/yr	-$1,400
Middle School (6-8)	$11,200/yr	$12,800/yr	-$1,600
High School (9-12)	$13,400/yr	$15,400/yr	-$2,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Pasadena

$145,600

Round Rock

$166,400

Choosing Pasadena saves $20,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $41,600.

Sample Schools

Pasadena

San Jacinto Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,200/yr

Blessed Sacrament School (Pasadena)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,800-$9,400/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

Full Pasadena 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.