Is private school cheaper in Bridgeport or Peoria?

Peoria has lower average private school tuition at $9,700/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. That's $13,400/year less, or $174,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Peoria is $13,400/year less than Bridgeport. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $174,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,700/year in Bridgeport, $7,300/year in Peoria.

How do Bridgeport and Peoria 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). Peoria averages $9,700/year ($2,650 below average).

Private School Cost: Bridgeport vs Peoria

Peoria averages $13,400/year less for private school (138% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $174,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Peoria is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $9,700/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. Religious schools run $7,300/year on the low end.

Bridgeport

$23,100

avg tuition/year

$10,750 above national avg

Peoria

$9,700

avg tuition/year

$2,650 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Bridgeport	Peoria	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$23,100/yr	$9,700/yr	+$13,400
Religious Schools	$12,700/yr	$7,300/yr	+$5,400
Independent/Prep	$45,900/yr	$18,500/yr	+$27,400
Elementary (K-5)	$19,600/yr	$8,200/yr	+$11,400
Middle School (6-8)	$23,100/yr	$9,700/yr	+$13,400
High School (9-12)	$27,700/yr	$11,600/yr	+$16,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Bridgeport

$300,300

Peoria

$126,100

Choosing Peoria saves $174,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $348,400.

Sample Schools

Bridgeport

Fairfield Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr

Academy of Our Lady of Mercy

Catholic · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Peoria

Sandra Day O'Connor Prep (Peoria)

Independent · 9–12 · $10,400/yr

Deer Valley Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/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.