Is private school cheaper in Bridgeport or Centennial?

Centennial has lower average private school tuition at $13,700/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. That's $9,400/year less, or $122,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Centennial is $9,400/year less than Bridgeport. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $122,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,700/year in Bridgeport, $8,900/year in Centennial.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Bridgeport averages $23,100/year ($10,750 above average). Centennial averages $13,700/year ($1,350 above average).

Private School Cost: Bridgeport vs Centennial

Centennial averages $9,400/year less for private school (69% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $122,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Centennial is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,700/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. Religious schools run $8,900/year on the low end.

Bridgeport

$23,100

avg tuition/year

$10,750 above national avg

Centennial

$13,700

avg tuition/year

$1,350 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Bridgeport	Centennial	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$23,100/yr	$13,700/yr	+$9,400
Religious Schools	$12,700/yr	$8,900/yr	+$3,800
Independent/Prep	$45,900/yr	$27,000/yr	+$18,900
Elementary (K-5)	$19,600/yr	$11,600/yr	+$8,000
Middle School (6-8)	$23,100/yr	$13,700/yr	+$9,400
High School (9-12)	$27,700/yr	$16,400/yr	+$11,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Bridgeport

$300,300

Centennial

$178,100

Choosing Centennial saves $122,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $244,400.

Sample Schools

Bridgeport

Fairfield Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr

Academy of Our Lady of Mercy

Catholic · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Centennial

Arapahoe Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $10,400-$12,800/yr

Cherry Creek Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $9,800-$12,200/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.