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.

  • Some of the upper school students, faculty and staff who packed a truck from Miami Rescue Mission with the food stuffs on Nov. 21

    Annual Thanksgiving drives help residents of Coconut Grove and beyond

    RE's annual Thanksgiving drives provided food for many families in the Miami and Coconut Grove communities. Upper school students donated 13 frozen turkeys, 378 bags of groceries, $340 and 14 pies to the Miami Rescue Mission's annual Thanksgiving dinner, and middle school students filled baskets for 40 families with Thanksgiving fare and nearly $1,800 in gift cards. The upper school drive was organized by faculty member Astrid Dalins, and the middle school event took place under the direction of student activities director Lenny Castaneda. Watch the video
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  • Taylor Smith '25, Patrick Keedy Brown '26 and Sirja Jõeveer '25

    Three upper school students claim YoungArts Awards

    Three RE students won recognition from the annual YoungArts competition, placing in the top 10 percent of more than 11,000 entrants from across the nation in various artistic disciplines. Sirja Jõeveer '25 won a YoungArts Award in the category of Dance/Ballet; Patrick Keedy Brown '26 won in Writing/Poetry; and Taylor Smith '25, in Photography. YoungArts is a national foundation established by Lin and Ted Arison in 1981 to identify and nurture the top young artists in America. 
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  • Jane Palazzi '30 shined as Charlotte

    Middle school drama brings Charlotte's Web to life at Swenson Hall

    Ransom Everglades middle school drama students brought to life a classic children's story – Charlotte's Web – with a charming production that included a memorable cast, adorable costumes designed by faculty member Alina Mendoza and an impressive set assembled by RE students producers. Miles Caplow '30 starred as Wilbur the pig, Jane Palazzi '30 shined as Charlotte, and nearly two dozen other student-actors excelled in significant roles. Photo Gallery
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  • Dec
    5

    MS Band/String/Chorus Concert

    Lewis Family Auditorium
  • Dec
    6

    St. Alban's Day

  • Dec
    12

    AAA: Senior Break @ La Brisa Patio

    La Brisa Patio
    Jorge Guzman
  • Dec
    12

    US Band/Orchestra/Choir Concert

    Lewis Family Auditorium
    Jon Hamm
  • Feb
    8

    ACT

    STEM Posner Lecture Hall
    Umehani Hassan
  • Feb
    11

    MS Band & Strings Concert

    Swenson Auditorium
    Cathi Leibinger
  • Apr
    17

    Seniors & Parents Breakfast @ La Brisa

    La Brisa Patio
    Jorge Guzman
  • May
    2

    Senior Pool Party

    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.