Ransom Everglades School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Ransom Everglades School in Miami, FL offers co–ed education for grades 6 through 12 in a large city setting located in the Coconut Grove neighborhood.
Founded in 1903, the school has an enrollment of 1,112 students and a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by 119 teachers.
The school is nonsectarian and serves a diverse student body with 53% of students representing students of color.
Annual tuition at this Miami secondary private school is $36,549.
Ransom Everglades ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for largest student body and oldest founding date.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 1,112 students
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Ransom Everglades School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Ransom Everglades School
6	161
7	154
8	156
9	167
10	163
11	156
12	155

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Grade 9 highest at 167 students, making it the largest class in Ransom Everglades School's grade-by-grade enrollment.

Year Founded

1903

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School Motto

They believe in work and are willing and anxious to do their share of it.

Student Body

Total Students

1,112 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

53%

State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

119 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

76%

Average Class Size

14 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)
Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)
Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

% on Financial Aid

18%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$42,850

Application URL

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ransom Everglades School's ranking?

Ransom Everglades School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Ransom Everglades School?

The application deadline for Ransom Everglades School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Ransom Everglades School located?

Ransom Everglades School is located in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 9 other private schools located in Coconut Grove.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Miami, FL is $18,407 for elementary schools and $19,707 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Miami, FL is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).