Is private school cheaper in Boise or Bridgeport?

Boise has lower average private school tuition at $8,000/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. That's $15,100/year less, or $196,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Boise is $15,100/year less than Bridgeport. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $196,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $5,500/year in Boise, $12,700/year in Bridgeport.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Boise averages $8,000/year ($4,350 below average). Bridgeport averages $23,100/year ($10,750 above average).

Private School Cost: Boise vs Bridgeport

Boise averages $15,100/year less for private school (189% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $196,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Boise is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,000/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Boise

$8,000

avg tuition/year

$4,350 below national avg

Lower cost

Bridgeport

$23,100

avg tuition/year

$10,750 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Boise	Bridgeport	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$8,000/yr	$23,100/yr	-$15,100
Religious Schools	$5,500/yr	$12,700/yr	-$7,200
Independent/Prep	$15,500/yr	$45,900/yr	-$30,400
Elementary (K-5)	$6,800/yr	$19,600/yr	-$12,800
Middle School (6-8)	$8,000/yr	$23,100/yr	-$15,100
High School (9-12)	$9,600/yr	$27,700/yr	-$18,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Boise

$104,000

Bridgeport

$300,300

Choosing Boise saves $196,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $392,600.

Sample Schools

Boise

The Ambrose School (Boise)

Christian Classical · PK–12 · $12,200-$14,800/yr

Boise Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$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.