Children’s Wisconsin has been recognized as a 2026-2027 Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. The health system is ranked as the No. 1 pediatric hospital in Wisconsin and among the nation’s best in six pediatric specialties, up from five specialties last year.

The Children’s Wisconsin specialties ranked by the U.S. News & World Report include cancer, gastroenterology and GI surgery, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, pulmonology and urology.

Dedicated entirely to the health and well-being of children, Children’s Wisconsin offers an unmatched depth and breadth of pediatric specialty services and continues to provide nationally recognized care for children and families across the state and beyond.

“This recognition reflects the expertise and commitment our team members bring to children and families every day,” said Gil Peri, President and CEO of Children’s Wisconsin. “Our results are a testament to the incredible team that cares for our patients and to our continued focus on improvement and delivering the best possible outcomes for kids."

For the 2026-2027 rankings, U.S. News, together with RTI International, a North Carolina-based research firm, collected and analyzed data from 114 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.

“Earning a place on U.S. News’ Best Children’s Hospitals list is a testament to Children’s Wisconsin’s dedication to clinical excellence and patient safety,” said Ben Harder, Chief of Health Analysis and Managing Editor at U.S. News. “These rankings highlight the standout hospitals in each specialty and each region.”

The full 2026-2027 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings can be found at USNews.com.