Public schools in Maryland Heights, MO
6 open public schools with an address in Maryland Heights, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,246
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Maryland Heights public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Maryland Heights, MO: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,246 students, an average of 708 per school. The largest campus is Pattonville Sr. High (1,945 students), and the largest elementary school is McKelvey Intermediate (432).
Pattonville R-III operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Maryland Heights campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 39% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Maryland Heights
Elementary schools in Maryland Heights
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKelvey Intermediate Parkway C-2 | 02–05 | 432 | 13.8:1 | |
| Parkwood Elem. Pattonville R-III | PK–05 | 409 | 12.5:1 | |
| Rose Acres Elem. Pattonville R-III | PK–05 | 388 | 14.4:1 | |
| Traditional Sch. Pattonville R-III | KG–08 | 392 | 15.2:1 |
Middle schools in Maryland Heights
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pattonville Heights Middle Pattonville R-III | 06–08 | 680 | 12.6:1 |
High schools in Maryland Heights
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pattonville Sr. High Pattonville R-III | 09–12 | 1,945 | 15.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.7%
- Hispanic12.9%
- Black31.9%
- Asian5.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial11.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Maryland Heights schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,246 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Maryland Heights
How many public schools are in Maryland Heights, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Maryland Heights: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,246 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Maryland Heights?
Schools with an address in Maryland Heights belong to 2 education agencies, led by Pattonville R-III (5 schools), Parkway C-2 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Maryland Heights?
Pattonville Sr. High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Maryland Heights, with 1,945 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Maryland Heights?
No school with an address in Maryland Heights is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Missouri.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Maryland Heights schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Maryland Heights public schools is 14.1:1, higher than the Missouri school median of 12.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Maryland Heights guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Missouri cities