At Ransom Everglades, every day is An Exploration

The Ransom Everglades Journey

Learning at RE is a continuous exploration. It is guided by each student’s curiosity and encouraged by master faculty. RE students learn to ask hard questions, think critically and collaborate across disciplines. They benefit from RE's 120-year tradition of experiential learning, the school’s breathtaking location on Biscayne Bay, and cutting-edge facilities and pedagogies.
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RE at a Glance

List of 8 items.

  • 1208

    Students Enrolled in Grades 6-12

  • 10:1

    Student to Teacher Ratio

  • 15

    Average Class Size

  • 63%

    Students Identify as Multicultural

  • $8.6

    Million Awarded in Financial Aid Annually

  • 25

    Varsity Sport Teams

  • 55+

    Courses in the Performing and Visual Arts

  • 60+

    Student Led/Faculty Supported Interest Affinity Groups

The RE Identity:
Who We Are

Ransom Everglades students care about their communities and the environment. They are proud to serve the underserved, protect the endangered and stand up for justice. They value integrity and inclusion. When they enter the world, they are global citizens, fully equipped to solve challenging problems and, in the words of founder Paul Ransom, leave the world better than they find it.
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  • Elana Oberstein-Harris ‘93

    “When I reflect upon the qualities of Ransom Everglades students, the following vision comes to mind: They are honest, inquisitive, creative, critical thinkers who are determined to make a difference in their community. They learn and grow both in and outside the classroom under the guidance of dedicated educators who inspire them to achieve personal and common goals. They ultimately become lifelong learners who bring clarity and sensitivity to an ever-changing world.”

Recent News and Events

List of 3 news stories.

  • RE's championship team

    RE teams earn first and third places at South Florida geography bowl

    Teams from Ransom Everglades captured first and third places in the 2024 High School Geography Bowl for Independent Schools of South Florida. Jacob Aronow '26, Charlie Reizenstein '26, Oscar Vazquez '26, Jaz Puri '28 and Benny Fishman '26 came from behind to win a close final match for the championship, and Parker Jelke '27, Jack Gonzalez '28, Iker Fierro Garcia '28, Gabrielle Tchira '27 and Jack Akselrad '28 earned the third-place trophy. RE's academic teams competed against 15 other teams at the event at the Coral Gables Woman's Club and were supported by coaches Abby Berler and Branly Fontaine
  • Sebastian van de Kreeke '25 and Michiel

    RE sailor earns fourth place in sailing national championship

    Sebastian van de Kreeke '25 finished fourth at the 2024-25 Interscholastic Sailing Association Cressy Singlehanded National Championship Nov. 16-17 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The only RE student to qualify for the prestigious event, van de Kreeke faced 11 sailors from seven regional districts across the nation. He earned a victory in the final of 14 races to clinch his fourth place overall. At the event, he was coached by his father, RE Hall of Fame sailor Michiel "Monkey" van de Kreeke '88.
  • Lilah Murphy '27, Charlie Derick '26, Flavia Contreras '28, Austin Aagaard ‘26, Isabella Ranawat ‘26, Morgan Williams '26, Adria Rothfield '27, Victoria Pasos '28

    RE thespians excel in district competition

    Nine upper school drama students earned top scores of excellent or superior at the District 8 Thespian Competition Nov. 16 at the Miami Airport Convention Center. The thespians will look to continue their success under performing arts teacher Laura Montes at the Florida Thespians Senior State Festival March 19-22, 2025, in Tampa.
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  • Nov
    20

    Environmental Sustainability Lecture Series

    STEM Posner
    Kelly Jackson
  • Nov
    21

    Give Miami Day

    Melissa Bonafonte
  • Nov
    21

    Give Miami Day (Volunteer Outreach)

    La Brisa Boardroom/Sayfie Lab, STEM Center
    Melissa Bonafonte
  • Nov
    25

    Thanksgiving Break

  • Dec
    3

    Outward Bound Information Meeting

    Posner Lecture Hall
    Karen Thompson
  • Dec
    5

    MS Band/String/Chorus Concert

    Lewis Family Auditorium
  • Dec
    6

    St. Alban's Day

  • Dec
    12

    AAA: Senior Break @ La Brisa Patio

    La Brisa Patio
    Jorge Guzman
  • Dec
    12

    US Band/Orchestra/Choir Concert

    Lewis Family Auditorium
    Jon Hamm
  • Feb
    8

    ACT

    STEM Posner Lecture Hall
    Umehani Hassan
  • Feb
    11

    MS Band & Strings Concert

    Swenson Auditorium
    Cathi Leibinger
  • Apr
    17

    Seniors & Parents Breakfast @ La Brisa

    La Brisa Patio
    Jorge Guzman
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Take the Next Steps

Students at Ransom Everglades get comfortable stepping outside of their comfort zones, and learn to love the adventures every day at Ransom Everglades brings. They experience the exhilaration of discovery and make friends for life while accomplishing goals beyond their wildest imagination. 

Interested in learning more about this journey, or beginning your own? Click below for more information.

Middle School

2045 South Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Phone: 305 250 6850

Upper School

3575 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Phone: 305 460 8800
Founded in 1903, Ransom Everglades School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school for grades 6 - 12 located on two campuses in Coconut Grove, Florida. Ransom Everglades School produces graduates who "believe that they are in the world not so much for what they can get out of it as for what they can put into it." The school provides rigorous college preparation that promotes the student's sense of identity, community, personal integrity and values for a productive and satisfying life, and prepares the student to lead and to contribute to society.