Is private school cheaper in Bridgeport or Sioux Falls?

Sioux Falls has lower average private school tuition at $5,900/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. That's $17,200/year less, or $223,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Sioux Falls is $17,200/year less than Bridgeport. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $223,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,700/year in Bridgeport, $4,200/year in Sioux Falls.

How do Bridgeport and Sioux Falls 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). Sioux Falls averages $5,900/year ($6,450 below average).

Private School Cost: Bridgeport vs Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls averages $17,200/year less for private school (292% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $223,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Sioux Falls is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $5,900/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. Religious schools run $4,200/year on the low end.

Bridgeport

$23,100

avg tuition/year

$10,750 above national avg

Sioux Falls

$5,900

avg tuition/year

$6,450 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Bridgeport	Sioux Falls	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$23,100/yr	$5,900/yr	+$17,200
Religious Schools	$12,700/yr	$4,200/yr	+$8,500
Independent/Prep	$45,900/yr	$12,000/yr	+$33,900
Elementary (K-5)	$19,600/yr	$5,000/yr	+$14,600
Middle School (6-8)	$23,100/yr	$5,900/yr	+$17,200
High School (9-12)	$27,700/yr	$7,100/yr	+$20,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Bridgeport

$300,300

Sioux Falls

$76,700

Choosing Sioux Falls saves $223,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $447,200.

Sample Schools

Bridgeport

Fairfield Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr

Academy of Our Lady of Mercy

Catholic · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Sioux Falls

O'Gorman High School (Sioux Falls)

Catholic · 9–12 · $8,800/yr

Sioux Falls Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.