Education
Education is important in Falls City. Nationally, Nebraska ranks high in quality education, and things are no different in Falls City. There are two public elementary schools with a teacher to student ratio of 16 to 1. There is one public middle school and public senior high school in the Falls City Public School system.
Falls City Public Schools
Tim Heckenlively, Superintendent
1415 Morton Street, Falls City, NE 68355
402.245.2825
Falls City Public School Website
Falls City is also the home of Sacred Heart Parochial School, preschool through 12th grade.
Sacred Heart School
Father Tom Dunavan, Superintendent.
East 18th Street, Falls City, NE 68355
402.245.4151
Sacred Heart School Website
Higher Education
Higher education is nearby. Over five universities, colleges, and vocational schools are within an hour’s drive. In addition, Falls City High School offers accredited, evening vocational and technical classes.
Peru State College
Peru, Nebraska
approx. 35 miles from Falls City
Missouri Western State
St. Joseph, Missouri
approx. 55 miles from Falls City
Southeast Community College
Beatrice Campus is located approx. 70 miles
Lincoln Campus is located approx. 100 miles
Milford Campus is located approx. 125 miles
Northwest Missouri State
Marysville, Missouri
approx. 55 miles from Falls City
Highland Community College
Highland, Kansas
approx. 30 miles from Falls City
Northeast Kansas Area Vo-Tech
Atchison, Kansas
approx. 58 miles from Falls City
Benedictine College
Atchison, Kansas
approx. 58 miles from Falls City
For a comprehensive and informative resource, go to http://www.AccreditedOnlineColleges.Org/Nebraska/.
Pre-School Providers
Head Start
320 W. 14th St.
Falls City, NE 68355
402.245.4983
fcscheadstart@sentco.net
Parent Child Center
North School
25th and Stone Street
Falls City, NE 68355
402.245.3005
Sacred Heart Little Miracles Preschool
Sacred Heart Parochial School
East 18th Street
Falls City, NE 68355
402.245.4151
Child Care Providers
For licensed child care providers contact:
Health and Human Services
Richardson County Courthouse
Falls City, NE 68355
402.245.4431