Is private school cheaper in Bridgeport or Cheyenne?

Cheyenne has lower average private school tuition at $7,900/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. That's $15,200/year less, or $197,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Cheyenne is $15,200/year less than Bridgeport. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $197,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,700/year in Bridgeport, $5,500/year in Cheyenne.

How do Bridgeport and Cheyenne 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). Cheyenne averages $7,900/year ($4,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Bridgeport vs Cheyenne

Cheyenne averages $15,200/year less for private school (192% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $197,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Cheyenne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.

Bridgeport

$23,100

avg tuition/year

$10,750 above national avg

Cheyenne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

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

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Bridgeport

$300,300

Cheyenne

$102,700

Choosing Cheyenne saves $197,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $395,200.

Sample Schools

Bridgeport

Fairfield Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr

Academy of Our Lady of Mercy

Catholic · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Cheyenne

Cheyenne Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/yr

Saint Mary Cathedral School (Cheyenne)

Catholic · K–8 · $7,600-$9,400/yr

Full Bridgeport breakdown → Full Cheyenne breakdown →

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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.