The Mitchell Park Conservatory's three identical glass domes feature colorful floral gardens and displays that are continually changed. The Milwaukee County Zoo,with its natural habitats is ranked among the worlds finest zoological parks. The 184-acre zoo has more than 6,000 animals, many on the endangered species list. The Village of Menomonee Falls is served by two public school Districts - the School District of Menomonee Falls and the Hamilton School District and several private and parochial school systems. Each system strives for excellence in the educational process by providing high quality facilities, equipment, instructors, and support staff.
Parent involvement is encouraged at all levels.
The School District of Menomonee Falls, with a total enrollment of more than 4,000 students, operates four kindergarten through fifth grade elementary schools, a middle school for grades six and seven, a junior high school for grades eight and nine, and Menomonee Falls High School. Elementary schools focus on teaching basic skills, augmented by art, reading, music, physical education, and library skills. Thomas Jefferson Middle School begins the process of transition from elementary grades to high school. Each house utilizes a team of teachers who provide instruction in language arts, science,social studies, and math. Electives are introduced and students choose from such subjects as music, technology education, family and consumer education.