Park Maitland School
| Park Maitland School | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Opened | 1968 |
| Principal | Dr. John Courson (Park Maitland South) Nicole Roman (Park Maitland Preschool) |
| Head of school | Bianca Moore (Park Maitland North) |
| Teaching staff | 61 (on an FTE basis) |
| Grades | Toddlers-8th Grade |
| Enrollment | 611 (2024-25) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10 |
| Colors | Green and Gold |
| Team name | Eagles |
| Annual tuition | $21,250 |
| Website | www |
| Last updated: 16 December 2024 | |
The Park Maitland School is a private, coeducational school in Maitland, Florida. It serves children ages 2 years through 8th grade, separated into a Preschool (2 years–Pre-K), North Campus (Pre-K –8th Grade), and South Campus (1 year–5th Grade).[1] It is "long viewed as one of Central Florida's top-rated private schools".[2] Park Maitland's North and South campuses are accredited by Florida Council of Independent Schools.[3]
History
The Park Maitland School was founded in 1968 by Mrs. Nell Cohen. The school offered education to students Pre–K-4 through grade 6, until expanding to grades 8 and Pre–K-2 during the 2023–2024 school year.
In 2010, Park Maitland was voted a top private school for grades K-8 in the Orlando Magazine.[4][5]
Park Maitland School has supported charities and fundraisers in the Central Florida region.[6][7]
In 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis withheld state funding for vouchers to the school due to its alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party.[8][9][10] The school denied the allegations; many parents rejected the claims and condemned DeSantis.[2][11] The decision was also criticized by students and alumni.[12]
Academics
The school hosts an annual 'Native American Festival' after 3rd-grade students spend six-months researching the culture and history of the indigenous peoples of Florida and are ceremonially inducted into the 'Muscogee Nation of Florida' by Florida Indian Council member Jim Sawgrass.[13][14][15]
In 2018, Park Maitland North Campus opened an iHub that includes STEAM spaces and a media center.[16] Park Maitland North Campus is an Apple Distinguished School.[17]
Notable alumni
References
- ^ "Our Locations | Park Maitland School". Park Maitland. Retrieved October 30, 2025.
- ^ a b Postal, Leslie (September 23, 2023). "Park Maitland School denies Chinese ties; Parents decry Desantis' stripping of vouchers". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ^ "Membership Directory - Florida Council of Independent Schools". www.fcis.org. Retrieved October 30, 2025.
- ^ "Orlando Magazine - Orlando news, dining, entertainment and more". Orlando Magazine.
- ^ "Park Maitland School". Park Maitland School. March 20, 2010.
- ^ "Central Florida schools will distribute free meals for students and here's where to get them". WOFL. March 25, 2020.
- ^ "Park Maitland School Donates Toys to Local Children in Need". Patch Media. January 2, 2024.
- ^ Vincent, Isabel (October 4, 2023). "Elite NYC private schools are owned by 'Chinese Communist Party-linked boss'". New York Post. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ^ Medina, Danny (September 23, 2023). "Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pulls state funding on 4 schools allegedly linked to Chinese Communist Party". WOFL. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ^ Tavel, Jimena; Ceballos, Ana (September 25, 2023). "Pointing to Communist China ties, DeSantis bars private schools from state-funded vouchers". Miami Herald. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ^ Crawfurd, Jon (September 23, 2023). "I think I know why DeSantis punished that private school with 'ties' to Chinese Communists". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ^ Daniel, Nikhil (December 7, 2023). "Culture War Hits Home". The Trinity Voice. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ^ "Park Maitland School on Facebook". Facebook.
- ^ "Jim Sawgrass".
- ^ "Muscogee Nation of Florida".
- ^ Herring, Troy (October 4, 2018). "Innovation Hub opens at Park Maitland School". West Orange Times & Observer. Retrieved October 30, 2025.
- ^ "Apple Distinguished Schools" (PDF).
- ^ Gray, Tyler (January 13, 1998). "Spice girl". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on January 24, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
- ^ Hayes, Ed (June 18, 1985). "Youngster's spirit still leads the way". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on December 7, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
- ^ Freed, Tim (October 26, 2017). "'This Is Us' star Mandy Moore discovered her talents at Park Maitland School". Observer Media Group. Retrieved December 16, 2024.