Orange County Public Schools · 32751
Maitland Schools
by Community
Most Maitland addresses feed into the same Winter Park High IB Diploma Programme as Winter Park proper — often at a meaningful price discount.
GS 9
Dommerich Elementary
1970s
Winter Park High IB — continuous
97.5%
Winter Park High IB pass rate
A
Winter Park High — FL DOE
The school arbitrage most buyers miss
A Dommerich Estates address in Maitland typically zones to the exact same high school as a comparably located home in Winter Park 32789 — Winter Park High School, with the same IB Diploma Programme that has run continuously since the 1970s. The price spread between comparable homes on both sides of the city line often runs $100K–$300K in Maitland's favor for an identical high school outcome. At the elementary level, Dommerich Elementary (A, GS 9) is the feeder — one of the top-rated OCPS elementaries in the corridor.
High school · grades 9–12
Winter Park High School
1201 S. Lakemont Ave, Winter Park FL 32792 · IB Diploma Programme since the 1970s
A
FL DOE Grade
GS 8
GreatSchools Score
97.5%
IB Pass Rate
Winter Park High School's IB Diploma Programme is one of the longest-running in Florida — active continuously since the programme's U.S. expansion in the 1970s. The IB pass rate is consistently above 97%, and the curriculum is regarded in the college-counseling community as among the most rigorous in Central Florida. The programme is open to qualifying students — admission requires meeting academic standards, not just living in the zone.
Middle school
Maitland Middle School
B · GS 71901 W. Maitland Blvd, Maitland FL 32751
Solid academics and strong extracurriculars. Direct feeder into Winter Park High School. The middle-school step in the pipeline is B-rated — the strongest part of Maitland's public school story is at the elementary and high school ends.
Elementary schools
Dommerich Elementary
A · GS 9Top-rated OCPS elementary. Serves Dommerich Estates, Dommerich Hills, Maitland Isle, and much of central Maitland. The school that drives the premium for Dommerich address homes.
Hungerford Elementary
B · GS 6Serves south Maitland near Maitland Avenue. Some addresses that appear to be in the Dommerich zone actually redirect here — always verify with OCPS Find My School. Still feeds to Maitland Middle → Winter Park High.
Feeder lookup by community
Approximate. Always verify at OCPS Find My School — elementary assignments are the most variable and can differ street-to-street.
| Community | Elementary | Middle | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dommerich Estates | Dommerich | Maitland Middle | Winter Park High |
| Dommerich Hills | Dommerich | Maitland Middle | Winter Park High |
| Maitland Isle | Dommerich | Maitland Middle | Winter Park High |
| Lake Sybelia Shores | Lake Sybelia / Dommerich | Maitland Middle | Winter Park High |
| Maitland Woods | Dommerich | Maitland Middle | Winter Park High |
| Maitland Shores | Dommerich | Maitland Middle | Winter Park High |
| Montacino at Maitland | Hungerford / verify | Maitland Middle | Winter Park High |
| Wyndham Lakes | Dommerich | Maitland Middle | Winter Park High |
| Maitland Club | Dommerich | Maitland Middle | Winter Park High |
Approximate zone assignments — verify every address with OCPS Find My School before purchase.
Private school options near Maitland
Orangewood Christian School (Wymore Road, Maitland) — Private K–12 on Maitland's doorstep. One of the more accessible private options given its proximity.
The Geneva School (Winter Park, ~5 min) — Classical Christian, K–12, strong college-prep focus. The closest private option to most Maitland neighborhoods.
Bishop Moore Catholic High School (Orlando, ~20 min) — Catholic secondary option for families in the OCPS corridor.
The First Academy (Dr. Phillips, ~25–30 min) — PK–12 with IB PYP at elementary level; the IB alternative to the public system for buyers who prefer that pathway in private form.
School FAQs — Maitland
What high school do Maitland FL students attend?
Most Maitland addresses zone to Winter Park High School (Orange County Public Schools), one of Florida's most established IB Diploma Programme schools — the IB programme has run continuously since the 1970s. Some southern Maitland addresses (near Maitland Avenue) may zone differently. Always verify at the OCPS Find My School tool with the specific street address before making an offer.
Is Dommerich Elementary a good school?
Dommerich Elementary holds a Florida DOE A rating and a GreatSchools score of 9/10 — one of the top-rated OCPS elementaries in north-central Orange County. It serves the Dommerich Estates and Dommerich Hills neighborhoods and is one of the primary reasons school-focused buyers pay a premium for addresses in that specific part of Maitland.
How does Maitland compare to Winter Park for schools?
For buyers whose primary driver is Winter Park High School, a Dommerich Estates address in Maitland delivers the exact same high school as a comparably zoned home in Winter Park — same IB Diploma Programme, same campus, same college outcomes. The distinction is at the elementary level: Dommerich Elementary (A, GS 9) is the Maitland feeder, while Winter Park 32789 feeds through Brookshire, Dommerich, or Lakemont. The price spread between equivalent homes on both sides of the city line often runs $100K–$300K in Maitland's favor for the same Winter Park High IB outcome.
What middle school do Maitland students attend?
The primary middle school for Maitland addresses is Maitland Middle School (Orange County Public Schools, B-rated, GreatSchools 7/10). Maitland Middle feeds directly to Winter Park High School. Some Maitland addresses near the Seminole County line may be eligible for Seminole County schools — verify your specific address with OCPS Find My School.
Are there private school options near Maitland?
The Geneva School (classical Christian, K–12) is in Winter Park, ~5 minutes from most Maitland neighborhoods. The First Academy (PK–12) is in the Dr. Phillips area, ~25 minutes. Bishop Moore Catholic High School is in Orlando, ~20 minutes. Orangewood Christian School (K–12) is in Maitland itself on Wymore Road. Several faith-based elementary programs operate in and around Maitland/Winter Park within a short drive.
School zone expertise
Winter Park High IB pipeline — without Winter Park prices.
The key is the specific elementary — Dommerich vs Hungerford can be a single street apart and worth $50K–$100K in resale. Ryan can verify the exact zone for any Maitland listing before you make an offer.