Ranking among the nation’s top pediatric hospitals for 19 years in a row
BOSTON — October 7, 2025 — Boston Children’s Hospital has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2025-2026 Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll, a distinction awarded to only 10 children’s hospitals in the United States.
"Year after year, our U.S. News ranking is a testament to the unwavering excellence our team delivers every day," says Kevin B. Churchwell, MD, CEO. "The rankings tell a story of countless families who come to Boston Children’s from around the world seeking answers, and how we help them find determination, resilience, joy, and hope."
Boston Children’s also earned top three placements in multiple specialties, including:
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These rankings assist parents and caregivers, along with their physicians, in navigating the challenges of finding the best possible care for children with serious illnesses or complex medical needs.
For the 2025-2026 rankings, U.S. News, together with RTI International, a North Carolina-based research firm, collected and analyzed data from 118 children’s hospitals and surveyed thousands of pediatric specialists. Children’s hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, compliance with established best practices, and level and quality of hospital resources directly related to patient care.
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