Is private school cheaper in Bridgeport or Providence?

Providence has lower average private school tuition at $22,000/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. That's $1,100/year less, or $14,300 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Providence is $1,100/year less than Bridgeport. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $14,300 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,700/year in Bridgeport, $12,400/year in Providence.

How do Bridgeport and Providence 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). Providence averages $22,000/year ($9,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Bridgeport vs Providence

Providence averages $1,100/year less for private school (5% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $14,300 per child.

Bottom Line

Providence is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $22,000/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

Providence

$22,000

avg tuition/year

$9,650 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Bridgeport	Providence	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$23,100/yr	$22,000/yr	+$1,100
Religious Schools	$12,700/yr	$12,400/yr	+$300
Independent/Prep	$45,900/yr	$36,000/yr	+$9,900
Elementary (K-5)	$19,600/yr	$18,000/yr	+$1,600
Middle School (6-8)	$23,100/yr	$22,000/yr	+$1,100
High School (9-12)	$27,700/yr	$27,500/yr	+$200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Bridgeport

$300,300

Providence

$286,000

Choosing Providence saves $14,300 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $28,600.

Sample Schools

Bridgeport

Fairfield Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr

Academy of Our Lady of Mercy

Catholic · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Providence

Moses Brown School

Independent (Quaker) · PK–12 · $40,800-$43,200/yr

Wheeler School

Independent · PK–12 · $38,200-$40,800/yr

Providence Country Day School

Independent · 6–12 · $34,800/yr

La Salle Academy (Providence)

Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/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.