If you are looking for rigorous academics, vibrant arts, and competitive athletics then Ransom Everglades School, in Coconut Grove, Miami is a top choice. Known for its outstanding academic results in AP’s and SATs, pupils sail into to top-tier universities. Social responsibility is the hallmark of the school; the Founders mission was to ‘leave the world better than they found it’ and core to their ethos is to ‘care for the community and the environment, stand up for justice, protect the endangered, serve the underserved.’ The academic bar is high, but on entry the opportunities are boundless; a 25-acre campus features facilities such as a new STEM center, robotics, waterfront access for marine science, and a sailing programme. Alumni go on to become influential leaders in business, arts, and public service.