Is private school cheaper in Bridgeport or New Haven?

New Haven has lower average private school tuition at $22,400/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. That's $700/year less, or $9,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in New Haven is $700/year less than Bridgeport. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $9,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,700/year in Bridgeport, $12,400/year in New Haven.

How do Bridgeport and New Haven 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). New Haven averages $22,400/year ($10,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Bridgeport vs New Haven

New Haven averages $700/year less for private school (3% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $9,100 per child.

Bottom Line

New Haven is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $22,400/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. Religious schools run $12,400/year on the low end.

Bridgeport

$23,100

avg tuition/year

$10,750 above national avg

New Haven

$22,400

avg tuition/year

$10,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Bridgeport	New Haven	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$23,100/yr	$22,400/yr	+$700
Religious Schools	$12,700/yr	$12,400/yr	+$300
Independent/Prep	$45,900/yr	$44,600/yr	+$1,300
Elementary (K-5)	$19,600/yr	$19,000/yr	+$600
Middle School (6-8)	$23,100/yr	$22,400/yr	+$700
High School (9-12)	$27,700/yr	$26,900/yr	+$800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Bridgeport

$300,300

New Haven

$291,200

Choosing New Haven saves $9,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $18,200.

Sample Schools

Bridgeport

Fairfield Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr

Academy of Our Lady of Mercy

Catholic · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

New Haven

Hopkins School (New Haven)

Independent · 7–12 · $43,200/yr

Sacred Heart Academy (Hamden)

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/yr

Full Bridgeport breakdown → Full New Haven breakdown →

Connecticut private school costs

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.