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# Ransom Everglades School

Search 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. 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. 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. Accolades and Introductions: RE honors outgoing board chair, welcomes new leadership 7/26/2026 Highlighting a decade of dedicated service, Miguel Dueñas ’95 concluded his two-year term as chair of the Ransom Everglades Board of Trustees as the recipient of the Head of School’s Award for Distinguished Service to the School. The annual honor recognizes exceptional leadership, honor, attitude and dedication. Read More RE Speech and Debate excels at national championship 6/26/2026 Ransom Everglades Speech and Debate scored a podium finish and other top results at the 2026 National Speech and Debate Tournament in Richmond, Va., June 14-19. Luisa Duarte '27, Nick Torres '27, Eli Tomassetti '27, Evan Coulter '27  and  Lila Mosse '27  achieved second place in the nation in World Schools Debate, and Torres claimed eighth place in the Top Speaker Award category. Read More Ransom Everglades performing arts department recognized with an 'Arshtie' 6/9/2026 Ransom Everglades' upper school musical production Into the Woods won an "Arshtie" for Outstanding Achievement in Vocal Performance in the first annual Arsht High School Musical Theater Awards. Ransom Everglades also earned top-five recognition in the Musical Theater Production and Orchestral Performance categories. Read More Sep 4 REfit Friday 9/4/2026 8:45 AM to 9/4/2026 10:15 AM Off Campus Sep 7 School Closed - Labor Day 9/7/2026 Sep 11 10th-Grade Parent College Counseling Coffee (Class of 2029) 9/11/2026 9:00 AM to 9/11/2026 10:30 AM STEM Posner Lecture Hall Sep 11 REPALS Book Club 9/11/2026 9:30 AM to 9/11/2026 11:30 AM Off Campus Sep 18 9th-Grade Parent College Counseling Coffee (Class of 2030) 9/18/2026 9:00 AM to 9/18/2026 10:30 AM STEM Posner Lecture Hall Sep 19 RESD Community Speech & Debate Seminar 9/19/2026 8:00 AM to 9/19/2026 6:00 PM Ludington and Math/Science Buildings Sep 21 School Closed - Yom Kippur 9/21/2026 Nov 4 MS Fall Play 11/4/2026 7:30 PM to 11/4/2026 9:30 PM Swenson Hall Auditorium Nov 5 MS Fall Play 11/5/2026 7:30 PM to 11/5/2026 9:30 PM Swenson Hall Auditorium Nov 6 MS Fall Play 11/6/2026 7:30 PM to 11/6/2026 9:30 PM Swenson Hall Auditorium Nov 17 Navigating the New System of College Pricing and Financial Aid (Classes of 2029 and 2030) 11/17/2026 7:00 PM to 11/17/2026 8:00 PM Virtual and Recorded Nov 18 US Fall Musical 11/18/2026 7:30 PM to 11/18/2026 9:30 PM Lewis Family Auditorium 1 / 12 More Stories Full Calendar 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. Inquire Visit Apply 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 Careers Contact Us Calendar Privacy Policy 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. Ransom Everglades School®, The RE Way®, RE Pathways® and Bowden Fellowships in the Humanities™ are trademarks of Ransom Everglades School.