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Lake Sybelia Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Orange County Public Schools · Maitland, FL
Rating
4/10
GreatSchools
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
440
Student : Teacher
14:1
Founded
1967
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“Lake Sybelia Elementary is an OCPS public PK–5 school in Maitland serving the Dommerich, Riverside, and Lake Sybelia corridor — home to the district-wide Total Communication Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.”
Lake Sybelia Elementary sits on Sandspur Road in Maitland — a city of lakes just north of Orlando — and draws from a mix of the Dommerich Estates neighborhood to the east, the Riverside corridor along Lake Weston to the west, and the lakefront streets surrounding Lake Sybelia itself. Founded in 1967, the school is best known inside OCPS for housing the district's Total Communication Program, which brings Deaf and Hard of Hearing students from across the county starting at age three. The surrounding neighborhoods are established mid-century and newer-infill Maitland — mostly 3-4 bedroom single family, quick access to I-4 and SR-17-92.
Academic programs
- OCPS Total Communication Program — district-wide placement for Deaf / Hard of Hearing students, ages 3 through 5th grade
- Suzuki Strings — structured instrumental program, early elementary
- Gifted Program
- Art and chorus instruction
- Standard OCPS curriculum aligned to Florida B.E.S.T. standards
How to enroll
Zoned students enroll automatically via OCPS based on home address. The Total Communication Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students admits students district-wide regardless of zone — families with qualifying students should contact OCPS Student Services. Confirm your address assignment at ocps.net.
What makes it stand out
The Total Communication Program is the defining feature of this campus. OCPS routes Deaf and Hard of Hearing students from across the county here starting at age three, which means the school has one of the most practiced inclusion cultures in the district. If your child is Deaf or Hard of Hearing, this is the designated Orange County program. For zoned families it means a school with real experience supporting diverse learners — not just a checkbox.
Extracurriculars
- Suzuki Strings program
- Chorus
- Art
- PTA and school advisory committee (SAC)
- ADDitions volunteer program
- Partners in Education (community business partnerships)
Frequently asked about Lake Sybelia Elementary School
What neighborhoods are zoned for Lake Sybelia Elementary?
The attendance zone covers Dommerich Estates to the east, the Riverside area along Lake Weston to the west, neighborhoods around Lake Sybelia, and the Sandspur Road corridor through central Maitland. The Killarney area to the south also falls within the zone. Address-specific confirmation is at ocps.net — zone lines in Maitland can be granular by street.
How do I enroll in the Total Communication Program for Deaf / Hard of Hearing students?
The Total Communication Program admits students district-wide through OCPS Student Services / ESE (Exceptional Student Education) — it is not a zone-based enrollment. Families should contact OCPS ESE at (407) 317-3200 or through ocps.net to request an evaluation and placement. The program serves students ages 3 through 5th grade using total communication methods (speech, sign, cued speech).
What is the median home price zoned for Lake Sybelia Elementary?
Homes in the 32751 zip code that covers most of this zone had a median sale price around $530K in early 2026, up roughly 18% year-over-year (Redfin). The Dommerich Estates section trends toward $450K–$650K for 3-4 bedroom homes on established lots. Lakefront properties on Lake Sybelia or Lake Weston can push $800K–$1.3M. The zone does not include the pricier Winter Park zip codes directly, which keeps median prices more accessible for the Maitland market.
Is Lake Sybelia Elementary a safe school in a safe neighborhood?
Maitland is one of the lower-crime municipalities in Orange County — it has its own police department (not OCSO) and the Dommerich and Riverside neighborhoods are established and walkable. The school has standard OCPS security (controlled access, visitor check-in). The campus's 5 Star School designation and Red Carpet School status reflect community engagement, which tends to correlate with stronger parent presence on campus.
How does Lake Sybelia compare to Dommerich Elementary nearby?
Both are Maitland-area OCPS elementaries but they serve different zones and have different identities. Dommerich Elementary carries a higher GreatSchools rating and tends to draw from the more affluent Dommerich Estates core. Lake Sybelia Elementary has the district's Deaf and Hard of Hearing Total Communication Program — a specialized program that Dommerich does not run. For buyers, the specific street determines which school you're zoned for; the two schools are not interchangeable based on address.
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