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
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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.Learn More
Recent News and Events
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Raider fans come out for Homecoming 2025
Hundreds of Raiders of all ages enjoyed an evening of competition, camaraderie and delicious cuisine on the Ransom Campus during Homecoming 2025 on September 19. Fans enjoyed the children's activities and cheering on RE's football, volleyball, swimming and dance teams while soaking up the community spirit. Take a look at RE's Homecoming 2025 photo album (password: Raiders!). -
Two alumni and one coach join the RE Athletic Hall of Fame
Read MoreRansom Everglades welcomed two alumni and one coach into the RE Athletic Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Pagoda that featured reminiscences, superlatives and quite a few tears. Erin Bakes '18, a lacrosse player at RE, became the youngest member of the hall of fame during the September 18 event, and she was joined by Benjamin Kozyak '98, a cross country and track and field athlete, and Michelle Brenner Mondell, a current RE coach who has coached virtually every sport at RE, including football, soccer and softball. -
RE retains the oar on the game's 50th anniversary
In the 50th annual Battle for the Oar football game, Ransom Everglades retained the fabled oar by defeating Palmer Trinity, 28-0, in front of a packed house at Robert E. Walker Field on September 12. It was the 29th time in the last 32 games that RE brought home the coveted oar.Read More
Under first-year coach Johan Betancourt, the Raiders were led on offense by quarterback Matthew Guevara '28, who rushed for two touchdowns and threw for two more – a 65-yard pass to Tyler Grossfeld '27 and a three-yard toss to Charlie Holleman '25. Colton Smith '28 contributed with four catches for 85 yards and Jack McCarron '26 churned out 82 yards on 15 carries as RE's defense shut down the Falcons.
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.
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Middle School
2045 South Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove, FL 33133Phone: 305 250 6850
Upper School
3575 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, FL 33133Phone: 305 460 8800
Accreditations and Memberships
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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.
Ransom Everglades School®, The RE Way™, RE Pathways™ and Bowden Fellowships in the Humanities™ are trademarks of Ransom Everglades School.
Ransom Everglades School®, The RE Way™, RE Pathways™ and Bowden Fellowships in the Humanities™ are trademarks of Ransom Everglades School.