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 Jazz Combo and Blue Note Combo with Director Jon Hamm

    Jazz combos qualify for the state competition

    The RE Jazz Combo and Blue Note Combo qualified for the Florida state competition at a district event on February 7 in Key Largo. RE Director of Instrumental Music Jon Hamm led both teams of student-musicians, the RE Jazz Combo: Simone Carrasco '27, Tenor Sax; Carlos Horcasitas '25, Baritone Sax; Sofia Rakhimi '25, Piano; Morgan Williams '26, Bass; Griffin Nelson-Montet '25, Drums; Paloma Lopes '25, Vibes; Noah Martin '25, Guitar; and the Blue Note Combo: Vicky Pinilla '25, Flute; Hudson Kaplan '25, Trombone; Auguste Houlle '27, Piano; Antonio de Andrade '27, Bass; Lily Poses '26, Drums; Andrew Gedde '25, Vibes; Patricio de Lope '25, Guitar.
  • RE's middle school robotics teams

    Middle school robotics team collects hardware

    A robotics team from the Ransom Everglades middle school – Dylan Kantesaria '29, Porter Sanderson '29, James Sardina '29 and Sidney Schwartz '29 – won the Excellence Award and the Robot Skills Champion award at the STEAM In The Gardens VEX IQ Robotics Competition on February 9. At the same event, a team of sixth graders, Neel Gowda '31, Jack Milota '31 and Ryan Kantesaria '31, won the Judges Award and finished in third place in the robot skills competition. The students competed under club advisor Gustavo Palacios.
  • Lily Kingdon '29

    Eighth grader finishes third in annual spelling bee

    Lily Kingdon '29 finished in third place in the 85th Miami Herald Spelling Bee for Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties on February 26, the best result for Ransom Everglades in six years. Kingdon, who won RE's middle school bee last fall to advance to the competition, received a medal and plaque for her performance at the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines. She was among 25 champion spellers who competed in a live competition after excelling on a written exam. In 2019, Liv Steinhardt '23 finished second in the Miami Herald bee and, in 2017, Kyler Pace '23 earned second place.
  • Mar
    11

    Senior Send-Off Planning Meeting

  • Mar
    11

    Ransom Everglades Business Challenge

    Posner Lecture Hall
    Dr. Brandon King
  • Mar
    12

    Unlocking AP Exams: Proven Tips for a Top Score

    Virtual
    Revolution Prep
  • Mar
    12

    Middle School Musical - Diary of a Wimpy Kid

    Swenson Auditorium
  • Mar
    13

    Middle School Musical - Diary of a Wimpy Kid

    Swenson Auditorium
  • Mar
    14

    Middle School Musical - Diary of a Wimpy Kid

    Swenson Auditorium
  • Mar
    18

    Upper School Jazz/Guitar Concert

    STEM Posner Lecture Hall
  • Mar
    24

    Spring Break

  • Apr
    17

    Seniors & Parents Breakfast @ La Brisa

    La Brisa Patio
    Jorge Guzman
  • May
    2

    Seniors' last day celebration

    Ansin Pool
    Jorge Guzman
  • May
    7

    RE Book Club MS/US Luncheon

    Stacey Chopp
  • Jun
    14

    ACT

    STEM Posner Lecture Hall
    Umehani Hassan
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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.