maximum height for stove receptacle
I can almost guaranty you that anything higher than 12-16", and lower than roughly 54", will be no good. 

Ranges and ovens typically have very specific places that the receptacle can be placed. For a "standard" residential range down low behind the drawer is typically a good spot. 

You can mount it above the backsplash/control panel, but what about mounting it to the floor right at the wall line? More than anything I'd check the documentation that comes with the range to be sure. 

This is also assuming an electric range with a 50A plug/receptacle.