Is private school cheaper in Bridgeport or Oklahoma City?

Oklahoma City has lower average private school tuition at $10,400/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. That's $12,700/year less, or $165,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Oklahoma City is $12,700/year less than Bridgeport. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $165,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,700/year in Bridgeport, $7,000/year in Oklahoma City.

How do Bridgeport and Oklahoma City 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). Oklahoma City averages $10,400/year ($1,950 below average).

Private School Cost: Bridgeport vs Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City averages $12,700/year less for private school (122% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $165,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Oklahoma City is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,400/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.

Bridgeport

$23,100

avg tuition/year

$10,750 above national avg

Oklahoma City

$10,400

avg tuition/year

$1,950 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Bridgeport	Oklahoma City	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$23,100/yr	$10,400/yr	+$12,700
Religious Schools	$12,700/yr	$7,000/yr	+$5,700
Independent/Prep	$45,900/yr	$19,500/yr	+$26,400
Elementary (K-5)	$19,600/yr	$8,500/yr	+$11,100
Middle School (6-8)	$23,100/yr	$10,400/yr	+$12,700
High School (9-12)	$27,700/yr	$12,800/yr	+$14,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Bridgeport

$300,300

Oklahoma City

$135,200

Choosing Oklahoma City saves $165,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $330,200.

Sample Schools

Bridgeport

Fairfield Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr

Academy of Our Lady of Mercy

Catholic · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Oklahoma City

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr

Mount St. Mary High School (OKC)

Catholic · 9–12 · $9,200/yr

Heritage Hall School

Independent · PK–12 · $18,800-$20,400/yr

Casady School

Independent · PK–12 · $20,200-$22,400/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.