U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Seattle Children’s as a Top 10 National Leader in Pediatric Healthcare
October 7, 2025
U.S. News & World Report has again named Seattle Children’s among the top 10 best children’s hospitals in the U.S. We are honored to be recognized as one of the nation’s very best places to care for children, out of the nearly 200 pediatric hospitals evaluated in 2025. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Seattle Children’s as a top children’s hospital every year since it began ranking medical centers more than 30 years ago.
In addition to our Top 10 Honor Roll status, Seattle Children’s is ranked as the top pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest and tied for first place in the Pacific region, which includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington.
“This continued national recognition reflects the dedication of our providers, nurses and workforce to improving health outcomes and delivering high-quality care. As the number of patients and families we serve continues to grow, Seattle Children’s remains committed to excellence and compassionate care,” said Seattle Children’s CEO Dr. Jeff Sperring.
Program Specific Rankings
U.S. News & World Report ranks the top 50 pediatric hospitals in 11 specialty areas. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally ranked in every area, and for 2025, 6 specialties are in the top 10:
- Cancer: #12
- Cardiology and Heart Surgery: #32
- Diabetes and Endocrinology: #9
- Gastroenterology and GI Surgery: #11 (tie)
- Neonatology: #9
- Nephrology: #8
- Neurology and Neurosurgery: #9
- Orthopedics: #13
- Pulmonology: #10
- Urology: #10 (tie)
- Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health (ranked in top 50)
- Note: U.S. News did not assign ordinal ranks to any of the top 50 Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health programs. All 50, which includes Seattle Children’s, receive equal recognition as Best Hospitals for Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health.
U.S. News & World Report is the most comprehensive source of quality-related information on pediatric hospitals in the United States. The Best Children's Hospitals methodology is based on objective measures such as patient outcomes, including mortality and infection rates, as well as available clinical resources, compliance with best practices and commitment to health equity. Rankings also factor in each specialty’s reputation, as assessed by thousands of pediatric specialists at peer institutions around the country.