Falls Baptist is more than a congregation of faith; it also operates a K-12 academy school and the Baptist College of Ministry and Theological Seminary at its church in the southeast part of the village. The school offers a full academic course in the basic subjects as well as religious and musical training. The college prepares adults for the ministry.
St. Anthony's Catholic Church stands on a ridge overlooking the busy town. Its soaring steeple is one of the most imposing and impressive landmarks in the area. The church operates a parish school serving K4 through 8th grade children.
Marcy Elementary School is located on a school site that dates back to the days of the area's earliest settlers. An extensive school renovation project in 2004 razed the oldest sections of the school, added classrooms, a computer lab and gymnasium and modernized the schools mechanical systems. The Marcy Parent Teacher Association (PTA) dates back to 1949, and the home-school relationship is a high priority for the teachers and administration of this historic elementary school.
Pilgrim is associated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and operates both a pre-school, the Little Lambs of Pilgrim Learning Center, and Pilgrim Lutheran School for children through the 8th grade. It is located just south of Silver Spring Drive in the southern part of Menomonee Falls.
The Baptist College of Ministry was established during the summer of 1998 by Dr. Wayne Van Gelderen, Sr. and his son, the Rev. Wayne Van Gelderen, Jr. Both men saw a fundamental need for a college that would train leaders for the church through the local church, and the school was founded as a ministry of Falls Baptist Church. Although many of the students and faculty are members of Falls Baptist, the college attracts students who want to be leaders in the church from around the world.
Since 2001, graduate and seminary programs have been offered at the school in addition to undergraduate programs. The college is based on the philosophy that every believer is equipped with gifts to do the work of the ministry. The college trains men and women to become godly leaders in their homes and churches.
The college resides on a 20-acre campus shared by Falls Baptist Church. Students under the age of 24 are required to live in dormitories which are either on-site or within a short drive from campus.
North Middle School, formerly known as North Junior High School, educated junior high students until redistricting in 2009. When Thomas Jefferson Middle School closed, North became the only middle school in Menomonee Falls.
North is a comprehensive middle school, offering courses beyond the core, like technical education and home economics.
Middle school is a transition period where workloads and schedules increase, and the North faculty believes that each student has the right to learn and work in a safe setting free of interference from others.
The mission at North is to educate students to become intellectually empowered and socially responsible members of the global community.
First Class Driving School provides driving instructions to both teens and adults. In a five-week program, students undergo a three-part learning process. One is the classroom portion which is done at Sussex Hamilton High School. The other is the actual behind-the-wheel experience and 6-hours of observation. This private driving school has been in business since 2005.
Grace Lutheran is a growing congregation and school community of the Missouri Synod, undertaking a capital campaign to build an expanded church and campus in the near future. Missouri Synod churchgoers believe that the Bible is the unadulterated and inerrant word of God and also accept the teachings of Lutheranism's founder, Martin Luther, summed up as "grace alone, faith alone, scripture alone."
Located in Menomonee Falls, Mathnasium is a math tutoring service catering to the needs of students in elementary, middle and high school. Providing one-on-one tutoring with certified instructors, Mathnasium endeavors to create instructional plans which are molded to the specific needs of each student. To schedule an appointment for your child, call Mathnasium during office hours.
Menomonee Falls Preschool Co-operative operates out of facilities at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. It aims to help children develop and learn various skills. These focus on school subjects, physical exercise, self-esteem, confidence and respect.
At Riverside Elementary School, things are done "The Riverside Way." That is, students are respectful, responsible, safe and college-bound. The faculty strongly believe that each student is unique and should have a strong foundation in reading, writing and mathematics.
At Riverside, teachers and staff promote college readiness in students from kindergarten onward. The school strives to educate students in a way that prepares them to pursue a college education.
The school's Three 4 Me program is a family involvement program in which families donate three hours during the school year to help the students.
In May 2010, the school was awarded the Wisconsin Governor's Health Award. It was the fourth year in a row that the school received the award.
Faculty and staff refer to Shady Lane Elementary as the "homey" school. They say the school has a cozy feel to it, and students have a hard-working attitude.
At Shady Lane, students have opportunities to engage in many ongoing activities, including concerts, family nights and and Kid's Choice Day. The school works closely with the community to foster a caring and enriching environment for students.
More than 100 Shady Lane students annually win the Citizenship Award, and the school enjoys a high attendence rate that hovers near 96 percent.
At Valley View Elementary, the Jaguar mascot is prominently displayed. A mural is painted in the gym, and the PTA bought t-shirts for students and staff with its image on them. The Jaguar mascot represents strength and speed, but is also a symbol that students and staff can rally behind. At Valley View, faculty emphasize the importance of teamwork and working collaboratively to its students. The school is committed to providing each student with the support and skills necessary to be lifelong learners and citizens in an increasingly global society.
The Menomonee Falls Campus of Waukesha County Technical College consists of one classroom and a computer lab located in the Menomonee Falls Community Center, but a wide range of courses are offered. It also uses some of the facilities of the Community Center for classes such culinary arts. Other than at the main campus, this is the only satellite campus of WCTC that offers a high school completion program.