Is private school cheaper in Athens or Bridgeport?

Athens has lower average private school tuition at $10,100/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. That's $13,000/year less, or $169,000 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Athens is $13,000/year less than Bridgeport. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $169,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,000/year in Athens, $12,700/year in Bridgeport.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Athens averages $10,100/year ($2,250 below average). Bridgeport averages $23,100/year ($10,750 above average).

Private School Cost: Athens vs Bridgeport

Athens averages $13,000/year less for private school (129% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $169,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Athens is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,100/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Athens

$10,100

avg tuition/year

$2,250 below national avg

Lower cost

Bridgeport

$23,100

avg tuition/year

$10,750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Athens	Bridgeport	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$10,100/yr	$23,100/yr	-$13,000
Religious Schools	$7,000/yr	$12,700/yr	-$5,700
Independent/Prep	$20,500/yr	$45,900/yr	-$25,400
Elementary (K-5)	$8,600/yr	$19,600/yr	-$11,000
Middle School (6-8)	$10,100/yr	$23,100/yr	-$13,000
High School (9-12)	$12,100/yr	$27,700/yr	-$15,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Athens

$131,300

Bridgeport

$300,300

Choosing Athens saves $169,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $338,000.

Sample Schools

Athens

Athens Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $18,200/yr

Prince Avenue Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/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.