Is private school cheaper in Bridgeport or Colorado Springs?

Colorado Springs has lower average private school tuition at $13,100/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. That's $10,000/year less, or $130,000 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Colorado Springs is $10,000/year less than Bridgeport. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $130,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,700/year in Bridgeport, $8,500/year in Colorado Springs.

How do Bridgeport and Colorado Springs 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). Colorado Springs averages $13,100/year ($750 above average).

Private School Cost: Bridgeport vs Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs averages $10,000/year less for private school (76% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $130,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Colorado Springs is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,100/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. Religious schools run $8,500/year on the low end.

Bridgeport

$23,100

avg tuition/year

$10,750 above national avg

Colorado Springs

$13,100

avg tuition/year

$750 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Bridgeport	Colorado Springs	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$23,100/yr	$13,100/yr	+$10,000
Religious Schools	$12,700/yr	$8,500/yr	+$4,200
Independent/Prep	$45,900/yr	$25,700/yr	+$20,200
Elementary (K-5)	$19,600/yr	$11,100/yr	+$8,500
Middle School (6-8)	$23,100/yr	$13,100/yr	+$10,000
High School (9-12)	$27,700/yr	$15,700/yr	+$12,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Bridgeport

$300,300

Colorado Springs

$170,300

Choosing Colorado Springs saves $130,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $260,000.

Sample Schools

Bridgeport

Fairfield Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr

Academy of Our Lady of Mercy

Catholic · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $11,200-$14,400/yr

Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (Private Prep)

Independent · K–12 · $12,800/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.