Is private school cheaper in Paterson or Round Rock?

Round Rock has lower average private school tuition at $12,800/year vs $18,100/year in Paterson. That's $5,300/year less, or $68,900 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Round Rock is $5,300/year less than Paterson. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $68,900 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,700/year in Paterson, $8,700/year in Round Rock.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Paterson averages $18,100/year ($5,750 above average). Round Rock averages $12,800/year ($450 above average).

Private School Cost: Paterson vs Round Rock

Round Rock averages $5,300/year less for private school (41% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $68,900 per child.

Bottom Line

Round Rock is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,800/year vs $18,100/year in Paterson. Religious schools run $8,700/year on the low end.

Paterson

$18,100

avg tuition/year

$5,750 above national avg

Round Rock

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Paterson	Round Rock	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,100/yr	$12,800/yr	+$5,300
Religious Schools	$11,700/yr	$8,700/yr	+$3,000
Independent/Prep	$38,700/yr	$27,100/yr	+$11,600
Elementary (K-5)	$15,400/yr	$10,900/yr	+$4,500
Middle School (6-8)	$18,100/yr	$12,800/yr	+$5,300
High School (9-12)	$21,700/yr	$15,400/yr	+$6,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Paterson

$235,300

Round Rock

$166,400

Choosing Round Rock saves $68,900 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $137,800.

Sample Schools

Paterson

Paramus Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/yr

St. Philip the Apostle School

Catholic · K–8 · $10,200-$12,400/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.