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.

  • RE students and school leaders participate in leadership conference

    Ransom Everglades School hosted its Fourth Annual Leadership Conference on April 6, welcoming over 160 incoming student leaders for the 2026-27 school year. The day began in the Lewis Family Auditorium with a keynote address from Head of School Rachel Rodriguez, whose message set a reflective and aspirational tone.
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  • Ransom Everglades crew team

    Strong showing for RE crew at 2026 FSRA Sweep State Championships

    The Ransom Everglades crew team delivered a series of standout performances at the 2026 Florida Scholastic Rowing Association (FSRA) Sweep State Championships April 25-26 in Sarasota. Competing against the state's premier programs, the Raiders secured impressive scholastic rankings and a national qualification.
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  • Ransom Everglades Class of 2026 heading to 61 universities in 24 states and five countries

    Seniors at Ransom Everglades gathered on National College Decision Day to celebrate each other and the many places they are planning to matriculate next year: 61 colleges across five countries, 24 states and the District of Columbia. Students wore their college T-shirts, took photo by academic area of interest, and heard words of congratulations and encouragement from school leaders: Head of School Rachel Rodriguez,  Co-Executive Directors of College Counseling Jordan Shapiro and Jason Locke and Dean of the Senior Class Mirs Meyeringh. They also enjoyed treats and snacks at the May 1 celebration at La Brisa on their last day of classes as seniors.
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  • May
    12

    REPA Board Meeting

    La Brisa Boardroom
  • May
    14

    MS Band and Strings Concert

    Swenson Hall - Swenson Auditorium - Auditorium
  • May
    18

    Upper School Spring Sports Celebration

    Lewis Family Auditorium
  • May
    19

    Middle School Field Trips

  • May
    20

    Half-Day Wednesday

  • 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
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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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