Is private school cheaper in Bridgeport or Fremont?

Fremont has lower average private school tuition at $20,100/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. That's $3,000/year less, or $39,000 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Fremont is $3,000/year less than Bridgeport. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $39,000 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,700/year in Bridgeport, $13,100/year in Fremont.

How do Bridgeport and Fremont 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). Fremont averages $20,100/year ($7,750 above average).

Private School Cost: Bridgeport vs Fremont

Fremont averages $3,000/year less for private school (15% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $39,000 per child.

Bottom Line

Fremont is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $20,100/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. Religious schools run $12,700/year on the low end.

Bridgeport

$23,100

avg tuition/year

$10,750 above national avg

Fremont

$20,100

avg tuition/year

$7,750 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Bridgeport	Fremont	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$23,100/yr	$20,100/yr	+$3,000
Religious Schools	$12,700/yr	$13,100/yr	-$400
Independent/Prep	$45,900/yr	$39,000/yr	+$6,900
Elementary (K-5)	$19,600/yr	$17,100/yr	+$2,500
Middle School (6-8)	$23,100/yr	$20,100/yr	+$3,000
High School (9-12)	$27,700/yr	$24,100/yr	+$3,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Bridgeport

$300,300

Fremont

$261,300

Choosing Fremont saves $39,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $78,000.

Sample Schools

Bridgeport

Fairfield Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr

Academy of Our Lady of Mercy

Catholic · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Fremont

Mission San Jose High School (Private)

Independent · 9–12 · $22,400/yr

Fremont Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $14,800-$17,200/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.