Is private school cheaper in Rockford or Round Rock?

Rockford has lower average private school tuition at $10,900/year vs $12,800/year in Round Rock. That's $1,900/year less, or $24,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Rockford is $1,900/year less than Round Rock. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $24,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,900/year in Rockford, $8,700/year in Round Rock.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Rockford averages $10,900/year ($1,450 below average). Round Rock averages $12,800/year ($450 above average).

Private School Cost: Rockford vs Round Rock

Rockford averages $1,900/year less for private school (17% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $24,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Rockford is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,900/year vs $12,800/year in Round Rock. Religious schools run $6,900/year on the low end.

Rockford

$10,900

avg tuition/year

$1,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Round Rock

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Rockford	Round Rock	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,900/yr	$12,800/yr	-$1,900
Religious Schools	$6,900/yr	$8,700/yr	-$1,800
Independent/Prep	$25,100/yr	$27,100/yr	-$2,000
Elementary (K-5)	$9,300/yr	$10,900/yr	-$1,600
Middle School (6-8)	$10,900/yr	$12,800/yr	-$1,900
High School (9-12)	$13,100/yr	$15,400/yr	-$2,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Rockford

$141,700

Round Rock

$166,400

Choosing Rockford saves $24,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $49,400.

Sample Schools

Rockford

Keith Country Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $11,200-$14,400/yr

Boylan Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $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.