Is private school cheaper in Bridgeport or Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh has lower average private school tuition at $12,200/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. That's $10,900/year less, or $141,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Pittsburgh is $10,900/year less than Bridgeport. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $141,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,700/year in Bridgeport, $7,800/year in Pittsburgh.

How do Bridgeport and Pittsburgh 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). Pittsburgh averages $12,200/year ($150 below average).

Private School Cost: Bridgeport vs Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh averages $10,900/year less for private school (89% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $141,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Pittsburgh is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,200/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. Religious schools run $7,800/year on the low end.

Bridgeport

$23,100

avg tuition/year

$10,750 above national avg

Pittsburgh

$12,200

avg tuition/year

$150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Bridgeport	Pittsburgh	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$23,100/yr	$12,200/yr	+$10,900
Religious Schools	$12,700/yr	$7,800/yr	+$4,900
Independent/Prep	$45,900/yr	$22,800/yr	+$23,100
Elementary (K-5)	$19,600/yr	$10,000/yr	+$9,600
Middle School (6-8)	$23,100/yr	$12,200/yr	+$10,900
High School (9-12)	$27,700/yr	$15,000/yr	+$12,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Bridgeport

$300,300

Pittsburgh

$158,600

Choosing Pittsburgh saves $141,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $283,400.

Sample Schools

Bridgeport

Fairfield Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr

Academy of Our Lady of Mercy

Catholic · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Pittsburgh

Shady Side Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $27,800-$29,400/yr

Winchester Thurston School

Independent · PK–12 · $25,200-$27,600/yr

Central Catholic High School (Pittsburgh)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,400/yr

North Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,800/yr

Full Bridgeport breakdown → Full Pittsburgh breakdown →

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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.