Is private school cheaper in Reno or Round Rock?

Reno has lower average private school tuition at $11,800/year vs $12,800/year in Round Rock. That's $1,000/year less, or $13,000 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Reno is $1,000/year less than Round Rock. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $13,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,200/year in Reno, $8,700/year in Round Rock.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Reno averages $11,800/year ($550 below average). Round Rock averages $12,800/year ($450 above average).

Private School Cost: Reno vs Round Rock

Reno averages $1,000/year less for private school (8% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $13,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Reno is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $12,800/year in Round Rock. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

Reno

$11,800

avg tuition/year

$550 below national avg

Lower cost

Round Rock

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Reno	Round Rock	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,800/yr	$12,800/yr	-$1,000
Religious Schools	$8,200/yr	$8,700/yr	-$500
Independent/Prep	$23,600/yr	$27,100/yr	-$3,500
Elementary (K-5)	$10,000/yr	$10,900/yr	-$900
Middle School (6-8)	$11,800/yr	$12,800/yr	-$1,000
High School (9-12)	$14,200/yr	$15,400/yr	-$1,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Reno

$153,400

Round Rock

$166,400

Choosing Reno saves $13,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $26,000.

Sample Schools

Reno

The Sage Ridge School

Independent · 5–12 · $22,400/yr

Archbishop Borders School (Reno)

Catholic · K–8 · $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.