Children’s Wisconsin was recognized as a 2025-2026 Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. Ranked as the No. 1 pediatric hospital in Wisconsin and among the best in the nation in five pediatric specialties, Children’s Wisconsin is the only health system in Wisconsin with the depth of services to achieve this level of recognition by the U.S. News & World Report for pediatric specialty care.

The Children’s Wisconsin specialties ranked by the U.S. News & World Report include Cancer, Gastroenterology and GI Surgery, Nephrology, Pulmonology and Urology.

“Being a top-ranked pediatric hospital means more than just excelling in a single specialty — it means being a pillar of outstanding care for your entire region,” said Ben Harder, Chief of Health Analysis and Managing Editor at U.S. News. “Our rankings acknowledge these hospitals for their comprehensive excellence, helping families find the very best care conveniently located within their state and community.”

The annual rankings recognize the top pediatric facilities across the United States, and assist parents, caregivers and physicians in choosing the best possible care for children with serious illnesses or complex medical needs.

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, level and quality of hospital resources directly related to patient care and expert opinion among pediatric specialists.

The full rankings for the 2025-2026 Best Children’s Hospitals national, regional and specialty rankings can be found at USNews.com.