New Report Reveals The 10 Best Children’s Hospitals in America

Whether it’s for scrapes, bruises and broken bones, dealing with long-term diagnosis or something more routine, when it’s time to head to the hospital you want to know your child is in the very best hands. Each year, U.S. News & World Report takes a closer look at hospitals across the country to see which ones are going above and beyond for kids and families.

For its 2025–2026 rankings, U.S. News surveyed more than 115 medical centers, reviewing important factors like survival rates, patient safety, infection prevention and nurse staffing. Of those, just 86 hospitals were ranked in at least one of the 11 pediatric specialties evaluated. But only 10 stood out for their exceptional care across all specialties—earning a spot on this year’s Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll. These 10 hospitals provide outstanding care for kids from coast to coast and are listed in alphabetical order.

10 Best Children’s Hospitals in America

1. Boston Children’s Hospital
2. Children’s Hospital Colorado (Aurora, CO)
3. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
4. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
5. Children’s National Hospital (Washington, D.C.)
6. Cincinnati Children’s
7. Nationwide Children’s Hospital (Columbus, OH)
8. Rady Children’s Hospital (San Diego, CA)
9. Seattle Children’s Hospital
10. Texas Children’s Hospital (Houston, TX)

If you’re looking for excellent care closer to home, U.S. News also ranks hospitals by region—recognizing those that provide standout services for families in their areas.

• Mid-Atlantic: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; Children’s National Hospital (Washington, D.C.)
• Midwest: Cincinnati Children’s; Nationwide Children’s Hospital (Columbus, OH)
• New England: Boston Children’s Hospital
• Pacific: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles; Rady Children’s Hospital (San Diego); Seattle Children’s Hospital
• Rocky Mountain: Children’s Hospital Colorado (Aurora, CO)
• Southeast: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center (Durham, NC); Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt (Nashville, TN)
• Southwest: Texas Children’s Hospital (Houston, TX)

Whether your family is navigating a new diagnosis or seeking long-term specialized care, these hospitals represent the best of the best spots where expert medicine meets heartfelt compassion to help kids heal, grow and thrive. You can see more about this year’s Best Children’s Hospitals, including the best by popular specialties like cancer and orthopedic care at Health.USNews.com.