Top Pediatric Rankings
Children's Hospitals Across Ohio and Washington Secure Top National Rankings for Specialty Care
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Children’s National’s pediatric and adolescent behavioral-health program was named among the nation’s top 50 for the third consecutive year, although U.S. News does not assign ordinal rankings for that service line.
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The rankings assessed more than 100 pediatric hospitals using factors including patient safety, clinical resources, family involvement and three years of outcome data such as survival, infections and surgical complications; the report also surveyed more than 40,000 pediatric specialists.
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Cincinnati Children’s ranked highest in Ohio in behavioral health, neonatology, cancer, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, and pulmonology.
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Cleveland Clinic Children’s reported several recent pediatric-care advances, including becoming the first U.S. hospital to perform pediatric gallbladder removal using magnetic-assisted surgical technology and launching a partial-hospitalization program for children and adolescents needing intensive mental-health support without inpatient care.
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Cleveland Clinic Children’s also contributed to research identifying a previously unknown genetic risk factor for osteosarcoma and reported promising results from a one-time gene-editing therapy for severe sickle cell disease.
Children's hospitals across Ohio and Washington, D.C., earned top honors in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-27 rankings released this week. Children's National in Washington made the national Honor Roll for the 10th consecutive year, ranking in all 11 specialties with top-10 recognition in neurology, cancer, orthopedics, neonatology, gastroenterology, and diabetes and endocrinology.
In Ohio, Cincinnati Children's was named the state's top pediatric hospital for the fifth straight year, while Cleveland Clinic Children's ranked among the nation's top 50 pediatric hospitals for an 18th consecutive year. U.S. News assessed more than 100 pediatric hospitals using patient safety data, clinical resources, family involvement, and three years of outcome metrics including survival rates and surgical complications.
Cincinnati Children's Dominates Across Multiple Specialties
Cincinnati Children's earned Honor Roll recognition and ranked highest in Ohio across nine specialty areas. U.S. News data showed the hospital led the state in behavioral health, neonatology, cancer, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, and pulmonology. The hospital's consistent performance over five years demonstrates its broad clinical strength.
Cleveland Clinic Children's Advances Surgical Innovation
Cleveland Clinic Children's achieved top 20 national rankings in neonatology and cardiology and heart surgery while also pushing surgical boundaries. Fox 8 reported the hospital became the first U.S. facility to perform pediatric gallbladder removal using magnetic-assisted surgical technology. The hospital also launched a partial-hospitalization program for children needing intensive mental-health support without requiring overnight stays.
The hospital contributed to significant medical research this year. Researchers identified a previously unknown genetic risk factor for osteosarcoma and reported promising results from a one-time gene-editing therapy for severe sickle cell disease. These breakthroughs could transform treatment options for young patients with these serious conditions.
Children's National Earns Mental Health Recognition
Children's National's pediatric and adolescent behavioral-health program was named among the nation's top 50 for the third consecutive year, according to U.S. News. While the rankings do not assign ordinal positions for behavioral health, the recognition reflects the hospital's commitment to comprehensive youth mental-health services alongside traditional medical care.
Dayton Children's Extends Orthopedics Excellence
Dayton Children's Hospital earned national recognition in orthopedics for the seventh consecutive year, according to Dayton 24/7 Now. The hospital also secured recognition in neonatology for the second consecutive year. The sustained recognition in orthopedics shows focused expertise in treating bone and joint conditions in children, a critical area for growing patients.
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