Is private school cheaper in Bridgeport or Irving?

Irving has lower average private school tuition at $12,000/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. That's $11,100/year less, or $144,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Irving is $11,100/year less than Bridgeport. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $144,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,700/year in Bridgeport, $8,200/year in Irving.

How do Bridgeport and Irving 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). Irving averages $12,000/year ($350 below average).

Private School Cost: Bridgeport vs Irving

Irving averages $11,100/year less for private school (93% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $144,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Irving is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,000/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. Religious schools run $8,200/year on the low end.

Bridgeport

$23,100

avg tuition/year

$10,750 above national avg

Irving

$12,000

avg tuition/year

$350 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Bridgeport	Irving	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$23,100/yr	$12,000/yr	+$11,100
Religious Schools	$12,700/yr	$8,200/yr	+$4,500
Independent/Prep	$45,900/yr	$25,400/yr	+$20,500
Elementary (K-5)	$19,600/yr	$10,200/yr	+$9,400
Middle School (6-8)	$23,100/yr	$12,000/yr	+$11,100
High School (9-12)	$27,700/yr	$14,400/yr	+$13,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Bridgeport

$300,300

Irving

$156,000

Choosing Irving saves $144,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $288,600.

Sample Schools

Bridgeport

Fairfield Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr

Academy of Our Lady of Mercy

Catholic · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Irving

Heritage Christian Academy (Irving)

Christian · PK–12 · $9,600-$12,200/yr

Cistercian Preparatory School

Independent (Catholic) · 5–12 · $24,200/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.