Is private school cheaper in Phoenix or Round Rock?

Round Rock has lower average private school tuition at $12,800/year vs $13,400/year in Phoenix. That's $600/year less, or $7,800 over a K-12 career.

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

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

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Phoenix averages $13,400/year ($1,050 above average). Round Rock averages $12,800/year ($450 above average).

Private School Cost: Phoenix vs Round Rock

Round Rock averages $600/year less for private school (5% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $7,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Round Rock is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,800/year vs $13,400/year in Phoenix. Religious schools run $8,600/year on the low end.

Phoenix

$13,400

avg tuition/year

$1,050 above national avg

Round Rock

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Phoenix	Round Rock	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,400/yr	$12,800/yr	+$600
Religious Schools	$8,600/yr	$8,700/yr	-$100
Independent/Prep	$24,500/yr	$27,100/yr	-$2,600
Elementary (K-5)	$11,000/yr	$10,900/yr	+$100
Middle School (6-8)	$13,400/yr	$12,800/yr	+$600
High School (9-12)	$16,500/yr	$15,400/yr	+$1,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Phoenix

$174,200

Round Rock

$166,400

Choosing Round Rock saves $7,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $15,600.

Sample Schools

Phoenix

Brophy College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,800/yr

Xavier College Preparatory

Catholic · 9–12 · $17,400/yr

Scottsdale Preparatory Academy

Independent · 6–12 · $12,800-$14,200/yr

Notre Dame Preparatory High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/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.