Is private school cheaper in Bridgeport or Portland?

Portland has lower average private school tuition at $18,200/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. That's $4,900/year less, or $63,700 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Portland is $4,900/year less than Bridgeport. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $63,700 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,700/year in Bridgeport, $10,400/year in Portland.

How do Bridgeport and Portland 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). Portland averages $18,200/year ($5,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Bridgeport vs Portland

Portland averages $4,900/year less for private school (27% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $63,700 per child.

Bottom Line

Portland is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,200/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. Religious schools run $10,400/year on the low end.

Bridgeport

$23,100

avg tuition/year

$10,750 above national avg

Portland

$18,200

avg tuition/year

$5,850 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Bridgeport	Portland	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$23,100/yr	$18,200/yr	+$4,900
Religious Schools	$12,700/yr	$10,400/yr	+$2,300
Independent/Prep	$45,900/yr	$31,500/yr	+$14,400
Elementary (K-5)	$19,600/yr	$14,800/yr	+$4,800
Middle School (6-8)	$23,100/yr	$18,200/yr	+$4,900
High School (9-12)	$27,700/yr	$22,500/yr	+$5,200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Bridgeport

$300,300

Portland

$236,600

Choosing Portland saves $63,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $127,400.

Sample Schools

Bridgeport

Fairfield Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr

Academy of Our Lady of Mercy

Catholic · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Portland

Catlin Gabel School

Independent · PK–12 · $38,400-$41,200/yr

Oregon Episcopal School

Independent · PK–12 · $34,800/yr

Jesuit High School (Portland)

Catholic · 9–12 · $19,200/yr

Central Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,800/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.