Is private school cheaper in Bridgeport or Fort Wayne?

Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne over Bridgeport?

Average tuition in Fort Wayne 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, $5,800/year in Fort Wayne.

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

Private School Cost: Bridgeport vs Fort Wayne

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

Bottom Line

Fort Wayne is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,900/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. Religious schools run $5,800/year on the low end.

Bridgeport

$23,100

avg tuition/year

$10,750 above national avg

Fort Wayne

$7,900

avg tuition/year

$4,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Bridgeport	Fort Wayne	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$23,100/yr	$7,900/yr	+$15,200
Religious Schools	$12,700/yr	$5,800/yr	+$6,900
Independent/Prep	$45,900/yr	$16,500/yr	+$29,400
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

Fort Wayne

$102,700

Choosing Fort Wayne 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

Fort Wayne

Bishop Luers High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr

Canterbury School (Fort Wayne)

Independent · PK–12 · $20,400/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.