The City of Maryland Heights is a part of the St. Louis Metropolitan area, yet a separate community in its own right. This city is located just south of the intersection of I-70 and I-270, the busiest intersection in the state. Several major destinations are just a short drive away: Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is eight miles east, and downtown St. Louis is just 15 miles east. Across the nearby Missouri River is growing St. Charles County. The city's strategic location has drawn the attention of more than 1,600 businesses, providing job to more than 55,000 people throughout the region. Maryland Heights has a unique, balanced mixture of hospitality, wholesale, retail, manufacturing and service industries. Major employers in the area included Edward Jones, Magella Behavioral Health, the St. Louis Post Dispatch and Harrah's Casino.

They are extremely proud of what their city has accomplished in just 28 years. With more than 27,000 residents, a variety of housing styles and no city property tax, Maryland Heights is a great place to live, work and relax. And with Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre, Westport Plaza, Creve Coeur Park, Harrah's Casino, and Aquaport there is always something fun to do!

The Pattonville School District is an award-winning school system, serving approximately 6,000 students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12. Pattonville is fully accredited and has consistently been recognized by Missouri with its "Distinction in Performance Award" for academic achievement. The district encompasses 27 square miles and operates 10 schools, six of which educate students in kindergarten through fifth grade, two are middle schools with students in grades 6 through 8. One school is a traditional option with students in grades kindergarten through eighth. Pattonville has one high school. There is also the Parkway School District which invites success for all students through a well-rounded, challenging curriculum delivered by dedicated, highly trained teachers. The entire district has 28 schools and an Early Childhood Center and three of them are in Maryland Heights: McKelvey Elementary School, Parkway Northeast Middle and Parkway North High School. Maryland Heights also has Holy Spirit Elementary Catholic School.

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