Texas Children's Hospital is ranked #1 in Texas by U.S. News & World Report and named to the 2025–2026 Honor Roll — one of only 10 hospitals nationwide to earn that distinction. All ten of its specialties rank in the top ten, including #1 in Cardiology and Heart Surgery, Neurology and Neurosurgery, and Pulmonology and Lung Surgery. Rankings are based on patient safety, infection prevention, nurse staffing, and other clinical data from pediatric hospitals across the country.
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U.S. News & World Report
We’re honored to be ranked #1 in Texas and among the best children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. This recognition starts and ends with having the best team possible offering the best care imaginable. We’re also proud to announce all ten of our specialties are ranked in the top ten again.
No. 1: Cardiology and Heart Surgery
No. 1: Neurology & Neurosurgery
No. 1: Pulmonology and Lung Surgery
No. 2: Neonatology
No. 2: Nephrology (Kidney disorders)
No. 2: Urology
No. 5: Diabetes & Endocrinology
No. 5: Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
No. 5: Orthopedics
No. 9: Cancer
Behavioral Health
U.S. News & World Report Ranking Methodology
U.S. News & World Report introduced the Best Children’s Hospitals ranking to help families of children with rare or life-threatening illnesses find the best medical care available. The rankings are the most comprehensive source of quality-related information on U.S. pediatric hospitals.
The U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospital rankings rely on clinical data from pediatric medical centers through a detailed survey that analyzes measures such as patient safety, infection prevention and adequacy of nurse staffing. In 2025, only 85 children’s hospitals were ranked in at least 11 pediatric specialties evaluated for this annual report. Ten hospitals, including Texas Children’s Hospital, ranked at the top of their class and were named to the 2025-2026 Honor Roll.
For more information, visit usnews.com/childrenshospitals.
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