Is private school cheaper in Anchorage or Bridgeport?

Anchorage has lower average private school tuition at $11,900/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. That's $11,200/year less, or $145,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Anchorage is $11,200/year less than Bridgeport. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $145,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,900/year in Anchorage, $12,700/year in Bridgeport.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Anchorage averages $11,900/year ($450 below average). Bridgeport averages $23,100/year ($10,750 above average).

Private School Cost: Anchorage vs Bridgeport

Anchorage averages $11,200/year less for private school (94% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $145,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Anchorage is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,900/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. Religious schools run $7,900/year on the low end.

Anchorage

$11,900

avg tuition/year

$450 below national avg

Lower cost

Bridgeport

$23,100

avg tuition/year

$10,750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Anchorage	Bridgeport	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,900/yr	$23,100/yr	-$11,200
Religious Schools	$7,900/yr	$12,700/yr	-$4,800
Independent/Prep	$21,500/yr	$45,900/yr	-$24,400
Elementary (K-5)	$10,100/yr	$19,600/yr	-$9,500
Middle School (6-8)	$11,900/yr	$23,100/yr	-$11,200
High School (9-12)	$14,300/yr	$27,700/yr	-$13,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Anchorage

$154,700

Bridgeport

$300,300

Choosing Anchorage saves $145,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $291,200.

Sample Schools

Anchorage

Pacific Northern Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Holy Rosary Academy (Anchorage)

Catholic · PK–8 · $9,600-$11,800/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.