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.

  • 1168

    Students Enrolled in Grades 6-12

  • 10:1

    Student to Teacher Ratio

  • 15

    Average Class Size

  • 59%

    Students Identify as Multicultural

  • $8.3

    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.

  • Girls' lacrosse wins the district championship

    A young girls' lacrosse team showed the poise of a more experienced squad as it easily won the Class 1A District 16 championship with a 16-10 victory over Westminster Christian on April 16 at Robert E. Walker Field. In what was truly a team effort, five Raider players chipped in at least two goals and goalkeeper Sofia Martin '25 posted 12 saves. Dani Darcangelo '24 and Abby Pollak '26 led the scoring with four goals each, as coach Bridgette Laskey collected her fifth district title as RE's coach.
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  • AP Psychology students share their work during symposium

    Students in RE's AP Psychology classes presented research posters during the 2024 Social Psychology Symposium that examined how social psychology theories could be applied to current events of their choosing. Working in small groups, the students selected topics ranging from the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to the prosecution of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of a school shooter. All shared their work during the April 16 event during the mid-day break in the atrium of the Lewis Family Auditorium.
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  • Elizabeth Harper ’28, Noelle Dubose ’28 and Brayden Zawyer ’28

    Three middle school students win ISSF Star Awards

    Noelle Dubose ’28, Elizabeth Harper ’28 and Brayden Zawyer ’28 received "Star Awards" from the Independent Schools of South Florida (ISSF) during an April 17 luncheon and ceremony in Miami. Nominated by Ransom Everglades adminstrators and faculty, the students were recognized for setting an example for others to follow; their excellence in academics, community service, citizenship, fine arts or sports; and their effort, dedication and good character. Assistant Head of the Middle School Jess Merrick and Dean of the Eighth Grade Maria Elena Soto accompanied the students to the event.
  • Apr
    19

    Alumni Spring Reception & Buffet Dinner

    Upper School Campus
  • Apr
    21

    Earth Week Mangrove Cleanup

    Ransom Campus
    Kelly Jackson
  • Apr
    21

    Upper School Major Works Concert

    Lewis Family Auditorium - Lew. Auditorium - Auditorium
  • Apr
    22

    Earth Week | REduce, REuse, REcycle

    Kelly Jackson
  • Apr
    23

    Passover - School Closed

  • Apr
    24

    Earth Week | REduce, REuse, REcycle

    Kelly Jackson
  • Apr
    24

    Senior Panel/General Membership Meeting

    STEM Posner Lecture Hall
    Stacey Chopp
  • Apr
    25

    Earth Week | REduce, REuse, REcycle

    Kelly Jackson
  • Apr
    26

    Earth Week | REduce, REuse, REcycle

    Kelly Jackson
  • Apr
    26

    US/MS Dance Showcase

    Lewis Family Auditorium - Lew. Auditorium - Auditorium
  • Apr
    27

    Native Plant Identification Walk & Garden Tour

    Everglades Campus (Middle School)
    Kelly Jackson
  • Apr
    30

    RE Climate Symposium

    Lewis Family Auditorium
    Kelly Jackson
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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.