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

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  • RE students at the National History and Geography Bees and Bowls

    Coach Joe Mauro inducted into hall of fame as Raiders score at national event

    Veteran Ransom Everglades history and geography coach Joseph Mauro was named to the inaugural International Academic Competitions Coaches Hall of Fame on May 21, headlining a successful trip to the 2026 Middle and Elementary School National Championships in Orlando. Ransom Everglades sent 29 students – the largest contingent of any school in the country – to compete in the National History and Geography Bees and Bowls and the inaugural Model UN Championship.
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  • Simone Carrasco '26 and other upper school students thank departing music teacher Cathi Leibinger

    A celebration and a farewell at the Middle School Band and Strings Concert

    The end-of-year middle school bands and strings concert served as a celebration of students’ progress throughout the year and emotional farewell to longtime middle school band director Cathi Leibinger, who is retiring – or, as she calls it, “refiring” – at the end of this school year. RE’s legendary leader of middle school music, who will be moving to the public school realm to work with young teachers, was met with flowers, tributes and hugs, including from several upper school students who credited her with developing their talents and passion for music.
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  • Dhilan Tak '27, Owen Brue '27, Girish Raju '27, Sienna Bautista '27, Zoe Weber '27, Olivia Gomez '27, Henry Whited '27, Elliot Slusky '27 and Brandon Heller '27

    RE announces first class of AI Innovation Fellows

    Ransom Everglades announced its inaugural class of AI Innovation Fellows, a cohort of nine juniors that will spend the summer investigating how artificial intelligence can be harnessed to solve real-world challenges in the RE community and beyond. Sienna Bautista '27, Owen Brue '27, Olivia Gomez '27, Brandon Heller '27, Girish Raju '27, Elliot Slusky '27, Dhilan Tak '27, Zoe Weber '27 and Henry Whited '27 will conduct original AI-related research or development to address a range of issues related to RE athletics, academics, administration and even allergy patterns in the classroom.
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  • Jun
    1

    Last Day of Bus Service

  • Jun
    2

    Last Day of School

  • Jun
    3

    Test Prep Boot Camp (ACT and SAT)

    Virtual
  • Jun
    4

    Test Prep Boot Camp (ACT and SAT)

    Virtual
  • Jun
    5

    Test Prep Boot Camp (ACT and SAT)

    Virtual
  • Jun
    13

    ACT

    Ransom Campus
  • Jun
    19

    School Closed - Juneteenth

  • Jul
    3

    School Closed - July 4 Weekend

  • Aug
    27

    Dino Ambrosi (Project Reboot) Parent Session

    Lewis Family Auditorium
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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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