Is private school cheaper in Bridgeport or Worcester?

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

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

Average tuition in Bridgeport is $500/year less than Worcester. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $6,500 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,700/year in Bridgeport, $12,800/year in Worcester.

How do Bridgeport and Worcester 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). Worcester averages $23,600/year ($11,250 above average).

Private School Cost: Bridgeport vs Worcester

Bridgeport averages $500/year less for private school (2% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $6,500 per child.

Bottom Line

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

Bridgeport

$23,100

avg tuition/year

$10,750 above national avg

Lower cost

Worcester

$23,600

avg tuition/year

$11,250 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Bridgeport	Worcester	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$23,100/yr	$23,600/yr	-$500
Religious Schools	$12,700/yr	$12,800/yr	-$100
Independent/Prep	$45,900/yr	$48,100/yr	-$2,200
Elementary (K-5)	$19,600/yr	$20,100/yr	-$500
Middle School (6-8)	$23,100/yr	$23,600/yr	-$500
High School (9-12)	$27,700/yr	$28,300/yr	-$600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Bridgeport

$300,300

Worcester

$306,800

Choosing Bridgeport saves $6,500 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $13,000.

Sample Schools

Bridgeport

Fairfield Prep

Catholic · 9–12 · $22,800/yr

Academy of Our Lady of Mercy

Catholic · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Worcester

Holy Name Central Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

Worcester Academy

Independent · 9–12 · $36,400/yr

Full Bridgeport breakdown → Full Worcester breakdown →

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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.