Private School Cost: Bridgeport vs Dayton
Dayton averages $15,000/year less for private school (185% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $195,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Dayton is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,100/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. Religious schools run $5,700/year on the low end.
Bridgeport
CT
$23,100
avg tuition/year
Dayton
OH
$8,100
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Bridgeport | Dayton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $23,100/yr | $8,100/yr | +$15,000 |
| Religious Schools | $12,700/yr | $5,700/yr | +$7,000 |
| Independent/Prep | $45,900/yr | $18,700/yr | +$27,200 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $19,600/yr | $6,900/yr | +$12,700 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $23,100/yr | $8,100/yr | +$15,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $27,700/yr | $9,700/yr | +$18,000 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Bridgeport
$300,300
Dayton
$105,300
Choosing Dayton saves $195,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $390,000.
Sample Schools
Bridgeport
Fairfield Prep
Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr
Academy of Our Lady of Mercy
Catholic · PK–12 · $14,800/yr
Dayton
Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $11,400/yr
Dayton Christian Schools
Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$12,000/yr
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.