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.

  • 1246

    Students Enrolled in Grades 6-12

  • 8:1

    Student to Teacher Ratio

  • 14

    Average Class Size

  • 64%

    Students Identify as Multicultural

  • $8.5

    Million Awarded in Financial Aid Annually

  • 27

    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.

  • London Ross '32, Julianna Hart '30, Savannah Davis ’31

    RE track and field athletes win 11 events at the district championships

    Ransom Everglades track and field secured 11 individual and relay district titles at the Florida High School Athletic Association 2A District 15 Championships at Gulliver Prep on April 15. Multi-event champions Savannah Davis ’31 and Will Duncan ’29 headlined the meet, combining for five of the team’s first-place finishes under coach Mike Becker. Gillian Carvalho ’29, Ivan LeFrak ’29, London Ross ’32 and Celia Rundlet ’27 also won individual titles 
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  • Drama students offer memorable performances of The Hypochondriac

    Under the night sky on the back patio of La Brisa, RE's upper school drama students showed their acting acumen with a sharply witty rendition of Moliere's The Hypochondriac in performances from April 15-17. Student actors showed fast-paced comedic timing and executed hilarious physical comedy in the play, led by Charlie Derick ’26 as the neurotic Argan and Vivi Pasos ’28 as the spirited servant Toinette. The production featured standout ensemble work from Lael Sanders ’26, Gustavo do Valle ’26 and Ben Brandrick-Morris ’29, whose polished performances navigated the story’s chaotic romances and medical satire.
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  • District champions!

    Girls' lacrosse captures district title with impressive victory

    Putting a celebratory stamp on a season defined by resilience and perseverence, Ransom Everglades girls’ lacrosse team secured the Class 1A District 16 championship on April 14 with a 12-9 victory over top-seeded Palmer Trinity. The underdog victory on the road represented Raiders' sixth straight win after a shaky 3-5 start to the season.
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  • Apr
    22

    MS Students Overnight Trip to Puerto Rico

  • Apr
    23

    US Art Exhibition

    Solomon Art Gallery
  • Apr
    23

    Band and Strings Senior Farewell Concert

    Lewis Family Auditorium
  • Apr
    27

    RESD Spring Banquet, Induction Ceremony and Senior Send-Off

    Lewis Family Auditorium
  • Apr
    29

    9th-Grade Parent Network Event

    Lewis Family Auditorium
  • Apr
    29

    Middle School New Student Orientation

    Everglades Campus (Middle School)
  • Apr
    30

    11th-Grade Parent Network Event

    Lewis Lobby
  • Apr
    30

    New Upper School Students - Reception & Shadow Day

    The Pagoda
  • May
    1

    REPA REfit Friday

    Off Campus
  • May
    1

    6th-Grade Parent Network Event

    Peirce Cottage
  • May
    1

    MS/US Dance Show

    Lewis Family Auditorium
  • May
    4

    RE Book Club (MS/US) End-of-Year Event

    Off Campus
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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

Accreditations and Memberships

FCIS | SAIS | NAIS | NACAC | SACAC | ACCIS |
College Board | CSEE | INDEX | One Schoolhouse
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. It is rated the top private school in Miami and among the 10 private schools in North America. 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.


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