Is private school cheaper in Baltimore or Bridgeport?

Baltimore has lower average private school tuition at $18,500/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. That's $4,600/year less, or $59,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Baltimore is $4,600/year less than Bridgeport. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $59,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $10,800/year in Baltimore, $12,700/year in Bridgeport.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Baltimore averages $18,500/year ($6,150 above average). Bridgeport averages $23,100/year ($10,750 above average).

Private School Cost: Baltimore vs Bridgeport

Baltimore averages $4,600/year less for private school (25% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $59,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Baltimore is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,500/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. Religious schools run $10,800/year on the low end.

Baltimore

$18,500

avg tuition/year

$6,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Bridgeport

$23,100

avg tuition/year

$10,750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Baltimore	Bridgeport	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,500/yr	$23,100/yr	-$4,600
Religious Schools	$10,800/yr	$12,700/yr	-$1,900
Independent/Prep	$34,000/yr	$45,900/yr	-$11,900
Elementary (K-5)	$15,200/yr	$19,600/yr	-$4,400
Middle School (6-8)	$18,500/yr	$23,100/yr	-$4,600
High School (9-12)	$23,000/yr	$27,700/yr	-$4,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Baltimore

$240,500

Bridgeport

$300,300

Choosing Baltimore saves $59,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $119,600.

Sample Schools

Baltimore

Gilman School

Independent · K–12 · $38,200-$40,800/yr

Roland Park Country School

Independent · K–12 · $36,800/yr

Calvert Hall College High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $19,400/yr

Loyola Blakefield

Catholic · 6–12 · $24,800/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.