Is private school cheaper in Akron or Bridgeport?

Akron has lower average private school tuition at $8,400/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. That's $14,700/year less, or $191,100 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Akron over Bridgeport?

Average tuition in Akron is $14,700/year less than Bridgeport. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $191,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $6,000/year in Akron, $12,700/year in Bridgeport.

How do Akron and Bridgeport private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Akron averages $8,400/year ($3,950 below average). Bridgeport averages $23,100/year ($10,750 above average).

Private School Cost: Akron vs Bridgeport

Akron averages $14,700/year less for private school (175% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $191,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Akron is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,400/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. Religious schools run $6,000/year on the low end.

Akron

$8,400

avg tuition/year

$3,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Bridgeport

$23,100

avg tuition/year

$10,750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Akron	Bridgeport	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,400/yr	$23,100/yr	-$14,700
Religious Schools	$6,000/yr	$12,700/yr	-$6,700
Independent/Prep	$19,500/yr	$45,900/yr	-$26,400
Elementary (K-5)	$7,100/yr	$19,600/yr	-$12,500
Middle School (6-8)	$8,400/yr	$23,100/yr	-$14,700
High School (9-12)	$10,100/yr	$27,700/yr	-$17,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Akron

$109,200

Bridgeport

$300,300

Choosing Akron saves $191,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $382,200.

Sample Schools

Akron

Walsh Jesuit High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr

Firestone CLC Academy (Akron)

Independent · K–12 · $10,800/yr

Bridgeport

Fairfield Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr

Academy of Our Lady of Mercy

Catholic · PK–12 · $14,800/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.