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.
Learn More

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.
Learn More

  • 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.

  • Nine RE students qualify for prestigious national math exam

    Nine Ransom Everglades students – Andrew Gedde '25, Robert Li '26, Daniel Li '28, Solon Sun '25, Gabriel Karsenti '26, Minnie Zhou '26, Joshie Khohayting '28, Alex Tevelow '28 and Aarav Jindal '26 – were among the top-performing students in the nation on a recent set of math exams. The students excelled on the American Mathematics Competitions 10 or 12 (depending on their grade level), qualifying for the American Invitation Mathematics Examination (AIME) – a rare distinction earned by less than 5 percent of test takers.

     
    Read More
  • Admission deans and directors from six colleges and universities helped RE juniors launch the college process

    College Admission Symposium helps RE juniors and parents launch the college process

    Admissions deans and directors from Middlebury College, University of Chicago, University of Toronto, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Washington University in St Louis shared insights on the college admissions process with members of the RE Class of 2026 and their parents during the College Admission Symposium on January 11 at the Lewis Family Auditorium. Co-Executive Director of College Counseling Jordan Shapiro welcomed juniors to the launch of the college admissions process and Ann Parks, Director of College Counseling Communications, addressed the importance of “expanding the universe of colleges and universities” when building an initial college list.
    Read More
  • A student enjoys looking at the handbuilt ceramics on display in the Solomon Art Gallery

    Visual Arts Gallery Night shows the excellence of RE art students

    Ransom Everglades showcased the work of upper school art students enrolled in digital art, ceramics, photography, architecture and studio art at Visual Arts Gallery Night on Jan. 15. The exhibition took place at the Solomon Art Gallery, the Bowden library, the Cameron Hall foyer and the Lewis Family Auditorium. Photo Gallery
    Read More
  • Jan
    27

    6th-Grade Parent Network Event

    STEM Posner
    Stacey Chopp
  • Jan
    29

    Building Aid Generosity & Affordability into Your School List (Class of 2026)

    Virtual
    CCO Department
  • Feb
    1

    Native Plant Identification Walk

    Touzet Family Quadrangle
    Kelly Jackson
  • Feb
    1

    RE Faculty Recruitment Open House

  • Feb
    3

    REPA Arts Meeting

  • Feb
    4

    REPA Executive Board Meeting

  • Feb
    4

    10th-Grade Parent Program (Class of 2027)

    Lewis Family Auditorium
    CCO Department
  • Feb
    6

    Sports Booster Meeting

    Sayfie Conference Center
  • Feb
    6

    Understanding How Colleges Assess Your Ability to Pay and Aid Eligibility (Classes of 2026 and 2027)

    Virtual
    CCO Department
  • Feb
    7

    TEDxRansomEverglades School

    Swenson Auditorium
  • Feb
    8

    ACT

    STEM Posner Lecture Hall
    Umehani Hassan
  • Feb
    11

    MS Band & Strings Concert

    Swenson Auditorium
    Cathi Leibinger
1/12

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.