Is private school cheaper in Bridgeport or Nashville?

Nashville has lower average private school tuition at $14,200/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. That's $8,900/year less, or $115,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Nashville is $8,900/year less than Bridgeport. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $115,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,700/year in Bridgeport, $8,800/year in Nashville.

How do Bridgeport and Nashville 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). Nashville averages $14,200/year ($1,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Bridgeport vs Nashville

Nashville averages $8,900/year less for private school (63% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $115,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Nashville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $14,200/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. Religious schools run $8,800/year on the low end.

Bridgeport

$23,100

avg tuition/year

$10,750 above national avg

Nashville

$14,200

avg tuition/year

$1,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Bridgeport	Nashville	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$23,100/yr	$14,200/yr	+$8,900
Religious Schools	$12,700/yr	$8,800/yr	+$3,900
Independent/Prep	$45,900/yr	$26,500/yr	+$19,400
Elementary (K-5)	$19,600/yr	$11,600/yr	+$8,000
Middle School (6-8)	$23,100/yr	$14,200/yr	+$8,900
High School (9-12)	$27,700/yr	$17,500/yr	+$10,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Bridgeport

$300,300

Nashville

$184,600

Choosing Nashville saves $115,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $231,400.

Sample Schools

Bridgeport

Fairfield Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr

Academy of Our Lady of Mercy

Catholic · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Nashville

Montgomery Bell Academy

Independent · 7–12 · $29,400/yr

Harpeth Hall School

Independent · 5–12 · $28,800/yr

University School of Nashville

Independent · K–12 · $26,200/yr

Father Ryan High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,800/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.