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.

  • Matthew Bocchi addresses RE upper school students

    Author and addiction expert addresses upper school students

    Author and speaker Matthew Bocchi shared his personal battle with drug and alcohol addiction with RE juniors and seniors during an assembly at the Lewis Family Auditorium April 10. The talk was designed to encourage RE's eldest students to work together as campus eaders to provide support for their peers, hold each other accountable and take care of themselves.
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  • Upper school and middle school honor band members with Jon Hamm

    RE students show their musical gifts at district honor band event

    Five middle school students and five upper school students showcased their musical talents in the Florida Bandmasters Association District 20 Honor Band April 10-11 in Tavernier, an opportunity for the best student band musicians in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties to perform together under the direction of professional conductors.
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  • Boys' water polo team wins district title

    Boys' and girls' water polo teams win district titles

    Just over an hour after Ransom Everglades' girls' water polo team won its 19th district title in 20 seasons with a resounding 15-3 defeat of Coral Gables, RE's boys' team also claimed a district championship with a hardfought victory over rival Belen Jesuit by a 19-17 score. The back-to-back titles at the Ansin Aquatic Center on April 8 ignited joyful celebrations and sent both teams into the regional playoffs.
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  • Apr
    16

    US Spring Play - Molière’s The Hypochondriac

    La Brisa Patio
  • Apr
    17

    Seniors & Parents Brunch @ La Brisa

    La Brisa Patio
  • Apr
    17

    US Spring Play - Molière’s The Hypochondriac

    La Brisa Patio
  • Apr
    18

    Middle School New Student Placement Testing

    Middle School
  • Apr
    19

    AIMS Miami Invitational College Fair (Class of 2027)

    Hyatt Regency Downtown
  • Apr
    21

    REPA General Membership Meeting and Senior Panel

    Lewis Family Auditorium
  • Apr
    22

    MS Students Overnight Trip to Puerto Rico

  • Apr
    22

    RE Climate Symposium

    Upper School Campus
  • Apr
    23

    US Art Exhibition

    Solomon Art Gallery
  • Apr
    23

    US Instrumental Concert

    Lewis Family Auditorium
  • Apr
    27

    RESD Spring Banquet, Induction Ceremony and Senior Send-Off

    Lewis Family Auditorium
  • Apr
    29

    Middle School New Student Orientation

    Everglades Campus (Middle School)
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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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