Parents Magazine: These 11 Children’s Hospitals Were Just Named Among the Best in the Country

When your child gets very sick or needs specialized treatment, it can be a stressful time to figure out which hospital to take your kid to. If it’s an emergency, of course, it’s the closest hospital. But in many cases, parents can start by doing some research to find out the best hospital to treat their child’s issue.

U.S. News & World Report is hoping to help take some of the burden off parents with its 20th annual list of the Best Children’s Hospitals in the United States. In its 2026-27 list, U.S. News & World Report is recognizing 90 children’s hospitals across 34 states and Washington, DC.