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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  • Boys' and girls' water polo teams win district titles

    Just over an hour after Ransom Everglades' girls' water polo team won its 19th district title in 20 seasons with a resounding 15-3 defeat of Coral Gables, RE's boys' team also claimed a district championship with a hardfought victory over rival Belen Jesuit by a 19-17 score. The back-to-back titles at the Ansin Aquatic Center on April 8 ignited joyful celebrations and sent both teams into the regional playoffs.
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  • Off to Bimini!

    Marine adventure of a lifetime for students in Bimini

    Seven students enjoyed a marine adventure of a lifetime during a six-day Marine Science Experiential Trip to the Bimini Biological Field Station, commonly known as the Sharklab. From March 28 to April 2, the group engaged in field research and species identification in the waters surrounding the islands.
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  • RE Speech and Debate sweeps regional team events as 17 students earn national bids

    Ransom Everglades Speech and Debate delivered a dominant performance at the 2026 Florida Flamingo District National Qualifier at Ransom Everglades March 14, with 17 students securing a trip to the National Speech and Debate Association’s (NSDA) Championship Tournament in Richmond in June. RE also swept the team honors, winning the speech, debate and overall tournament sweepstakes and tying for the congressional debate sweepstakes under coaches Kate Hamm and Justinmar Perez.
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  • Apr
    9

    MS Students Overnight Field Trip to DC

  • Apr
    9

    9th-Grade Parent Network Event

    Pagoda Main
  • Apr
    10

    6th-Grade Parent Network Event

    Middle School Cafeteria
  • Apr
    11

    ACT

    Ransom Campus
  • Apr
    13

    10th-Grade Parent Network Event

    Pagoda Main
  • Apr
    14

    8th-Grade Parent Network Event

    Posner Lecture Hall
  • Apr
    14

    Inside the Admissions Committee (Classes of 2027 and 2028)

    Swenson Hall Auditorium (Middle School Campus)
  • Apr
    15

    RE Book Club (MS/US)

    Pierce Cottage
  • Apr
    15

    US Spring Play - Molière’s The Hypochondriac

    La Brisa Patio
  • Apr
    16

    11th-Grade Parent Network Event

    Pagoda Main
  • Apr
    16

    US Spring Play - Molière’s The Hypochondriac

    La Brisa Patio
  • Apr
    17

    Seniors & Parents Brunch @ La Brisa

    La Brisa Patio
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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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