Is private school cheaper in Bridgeport or West Covina?

West Covina has lower average private school tuition at $16,500/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. That's $6,600/year less, or $85,800 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in West Covina is $6,600/year less than Bridgeport. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $85,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,700/year in Bridgeport, $10,700/year in West Covina.

How do Bridgeport and West Covina 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). West Covina averages $16,500/year ($4,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Bridgeport vs West Covina

West Covina averages $6,600/year less for private school (40% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $85,800 per child.

Bottom Line

West Covina is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $16,500/year vs $23,100/year in Bridgeport. Religious schools run $10,700/year on the low end.

Bridgeport

$23,100

avg tuition/year

$10,750 above national avg

West Covina

$16,500

avg tuition/year

$4,150 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Bridgeport	West Covina	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$23,100/yr	$16,500/yr	+$6,600
Religious Schools	$12,700/yr	$10,700/yr	+$2,000
Independent/Prep	$45,900/yr	$32,000/yr	+$13,900
Elementary (K-5)	$19,600/yr	$14,000/yr	+$5,600
Middle School (6-8)	$23,100/yr	$16,500/yr	+$6,600
High School (9-12)	$27,700/yr	$19,800/yr	+$7,900

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Bridgeport

$300,300

West Covina

$214,500

Choosing West Covina saves $85,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $171,600.

Sample Schools

Bridgeport

Fairfield Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr

Academy of Our Lady of Mercy

Catholic · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

West Covina

Bishop Amat Memorial High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/yr

Ambassadors Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,200/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.