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The Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Middle School serves students in grades 6-8. Located in downtown Rochester, Minnesota, the middle school is part of Rochester Catholic Schools (RCS), a unified Catholic school system that has been serving our community since 1877.

Our school is accredited by the Minnesota Nonpublic Schools Accrediting Association (MNSAA) and provides a superior educational experience for students while serving an integral role in the teaching mission of the Catholic Church.
Academics
At RCS the bar is set high. Inspiring our students with challenging expectations and providing the tools necessary to achieve them we foster a culture of academic excellence and personal success.
Activities
Rochester Catholic Schools believes in a “whole child” educational philosophy, providing students with extracurricular activities to explore and expand their God-given spiritual gifts and talents.
Faith
At the Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Middle School, passing on the Catholic faith to our students and their families is the most vital work we do. We take on the incredible responsibility and opportunity to teach and mentor young people to become successful in their future endeavors, communities, careers, and adult lives.
Parents
This page is designed specifically for students and parents to find quick links to the most frequently requested information on our website.
- Parent Quick Links
- RCS Portal (Parent Portal 2022-2023)
Student Support
As part of the of the Rochester Catholic Schools family, you are part of a learning community that is passionate about supporting the whole child of God in all aspects of life - mind, body, and spirit. Through RCS Student Support Services, professional and compassionate care is offered to counsel, guide, direct, and protect.
Admissions(opens in new window/tab)
Rochester Catholic Schools is currently applying in-person, hybrid, and distance learning models as appropriate, with the commitment to providing the safest and best learning experience at each of the five schools within our system. We are available to connect with you in several ways to share more about our schools serving preschool-grade 12. Please visit our Admissions webpage, and reach out in whatever manner is most convenient for you.