Is private school cheaper in Bridgeport or Sunnyvale?

Sunnyvale has lower average private school tuition at $21,600/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. That's $1,500/year less, or $19,500 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Sunnyvale is $1,500/year less than Bridgeport. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $19,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,700/year in Bridgeport, $14,100/year in Sunnyvale.

How do Bridgeport and Sunnyvale 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). Sunnyvale averages $21,600/year ($9,250 above average).

Private School Cost: Bridgeport vs Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale averages $1,500/year less for private school (7% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $19,500 per child.

Bottom Line

Sunnyvale is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $21,600/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. Religious schools run $12,700/year on the low end.

Bridgeport

$23,100

avg tuition/year

$10,750 above national avg

Sunnyvale

$21,600

avg tuition/year

$9,250 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Bridgeport	Sunnyvale	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$23,100/yr	$21,600/yr	+$1,500
Religious Schools	$12,700/yr	$14,100/yr	-$1,400
Independent/Prep	$45,900/yr	$42,100/yr	+$3,800
Elementary (K-5)	$19,600/yr	$18,400/yr	+$1,200
Middle School (6-8)	$23,100/yr	$21,600/yr	+$1,500
High School (9-12)	$27,700/yr	$25,900/yr	+$1,800

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Bridgeport

$300,300

Sunnyvale

$280,800

Choosing Sunnyvale saves $19,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $39,000.

Sample Schools

Bridgeport

Fairfield Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr

Academy of Our Lady of Mercy

Catholic · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Sunnyvale

Archbishop Mitty High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $26,800/yr

Stratford School (Sunnyvale)

Independent · PK–8 · $24,200-$27,600/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.