While Park Maitland operates on a rolling admissions basis, we strongly encourage families to begin the process as early as possible (ideally one full year prior to your desired start date). Due to our reputation for excellence and our vibrant community life, many grade levels reach capacity quickly. Because application timestamps are a key factor in waitlist placement, an early inquiry ensures your family has the best possible opportunity to secure a seat in our upcoming cohort.

We seek curious and kind children who are eager to embrace the magic of discovery. Our ideal candidates are students who flourish in a high-engagement environment and are ready to contribute to our culture of respect and character. We look for families who view education as a true partnership, parents who value academic rigor as much as they value the “wonder-filled” journey of childhood. We are looking for learners who are ready to be challenged and leaders who are ready to serve.

Park Maitland does not offer a traditional need-based financial aid program. However, we are dedicated to supporting our families through several tuition management options. These include sibling discounts, corporate partnership incentives, and a variety of flexible payment plans designed to make a premier education more accessible for our community. We invite you to speak with our admissions team to find the arrangement that best serves your family.

Park Maitland North staggers arrival and dismissal times by grade, so fewer cars are in line at once and the process moves quickly. K-5th Grade: 7:10 – 7:45am; K4 (Pre-K) 8:10 – 8:25am; Middle School: 8:05 – 8:15am.

Local police officers help direct traffic during peak times. We encourage carpooling when possible, and ask that parents display their carpool tag, stay in their car while staff help students in and out, and have their child ready with backpack in hand. Families who need an early drop-off or later pick-up can use before care starting at 7:15am and after care until 5:30pm.

No, Park Maitland does not currently accept Step Up for Students scholarships. However, we offer several options to help make a Park Maitland education more manageable for your family, including a sibling discount for families with more than one child enrolled and flexible payment plans to fit your budget. You can spread tuition into monthly installments or save by paying ahead with our Semi-Annual or Annual Plan. Additionally, we offer families discounts if they are employed by any of our Corporate Partners.

Our private middle school gives students a strong academic head start on high school. Students can take Algebra I Honors as early as 6th grade and can earn up to three high school credits before they finish 8th grade. Small classes and experienced teachers mean every student gets close attention. All of our graduates have been accepted to their high schools of choice, including Trinity Preparatory School, Lake Highland Preparatory School, Winter Park High School’s IB Program and Dr. Phillips High School. Learn more about our academic outcomes.

Our teachers take time to know each student well. They are able to differentiate daily lessons to support various learning styles and provide help where needed. Any specific accommodations are reviewed on a case-by-case basis to ensure our rigorous learning environment is a strong match for your child’s unique needs.

Kindness and respect are central to life at Park Maitland, and we take every report of bullying or unkind behavior seriously. When a concern comes up, staff talk with the students involved, contact each family and follow our behavior policy, which may include restorative conversations and consequences. Teachers then check in over the following weeks to make sure the behavior has stopped. Small classes help teachers notice problems early, and traditions like the Festival of Nations teach students to respect different cultures and beliefs. Learn more on our Diversity page.