LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 15, 2026--
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) has again been named among the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the United States in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-27 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, earning a place on the publication’s Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals for the 18th consecutive year—an honor CHLA has held since the list was first created. CHLA was also ranked the No. 1 children’s hospital in California, as the hospital celebrates 125 years of creating hope and building healthier futures for children.
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"This recognition reflects the extraordinary and endless dedication of our physicians, nurses, researchers, and countless other team members to advancing pediatric medicine," says CHLA President and CEO Paul S. Viviano. "For 125 years, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has combined world-class care, groundbreaking research, and boundless compassion to improve the lives of patients and families. Being recognized among the nation’s leading children’s hospitals is more than a ranking—it affirms that, for our team, children will always come first.”
Nationally Ranked Pediatric Specialties
CHLA also ranked highly in all pediatric specialties evaluated by U.S. News. The hospital earned top-10 recognition in seven care specialties, including Cancer (No. 4), Gastroenterology & GI Surgery (No. 4), Orthopedics (No. 7), Urology (No. 7), Diabetes & Endocrinology (No. 8), Neonatology (No. 9), and Neurology & Neurosurgery (No. 10). The hospital also received national rankings in Pulmonology & Lung Surgery (No. 12), Nephrology (No. 16), and Cardiology & Heart Surgery (No. 20).
CHLA's Behavioral Health Institute was also recognized as a Top 50 hospital in U.S. News & World Report's Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health category, highlighting the hospital's growing leadership in mental and behavioral health care for children and teens.
As California’s largest provider of pediatric hospital care, CHLA serves children and families through specialized inpatient, outpatient, and community-based programs and oversees more than 750,000 patient visits each year. Its reach extends across Southern California, all 50 states, and more than 90 countries, distinguishing CHLA as one of the nation’s premier pediatric academic medical centers. In addition, the Chuck Lorre Pediatric Health Education Institute delivers comprehensive education at CHLA across six pillars of professional training—physicians, nurses, clinical service and allied health professionals, researchers, simulation trainees, and members of the community workforce. This includes one of the nation’s largest pediatric training programs for doctors and nurses. The institute is the first of its kind in the nation and will serve as a model for training pediatric health professionals nationwide.
Through The Saban Research Institute of CHLA, researchers translate scientific discoveries into life-changing treatments and new cures for childhood diseases. With nearly 600 active clinical trials, CHLA gives children and families access to promising therapies while furthering research that aims to improve care for patients everywhere.
"Families come to CHLA seeking answers to some of the most complex health challenges facing children today," says James Stein, MD, MSc, CHLA Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer. "The U.S. News rankings are a testament to the expertise and collaboration of our multidisciplinary care teams, all of whom are committed to delivering the highest quality care and helping every child achieve the best possible outcome."
Each year, U.S. News & World Report and research firm RTI International develop the Best Children’s Hospital list. For 2026-27, 199 pediatric hospitals were eligible to be surveyed—including freestanding institutions like CHLA, children’s hospitals that are part of a larger health system, and specialty pediatric centers. Each was scored across hundreds of benchmarks, including quality and safety performance; patient outcomes; peer recognition; research; technology; commitment to equitable and inclusive care; certifications; third-party awards; and other data points provided by each hospital. Additional survey and rankings details can be found on the U.S. News website.
About Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is at the forefront of pediatric medicine and is the largest provider of hospital care for children in California. In the 125 years since its founding in 1901, CHLA has delivered a level of pediatric care that is among the best in the world. Ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles provides comprehensive and compassionate care to one of the largest and most diverse pediatric patient populations in the country. The hospital is ranked No. 1 in California and among the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the Pacific U.S. region for 2026-27. A leader in pediatric research, CHLA is among the top ten children’s hospitals for research funding from the National Institutes of Health. The Saban Research Institute of Children's Hospital Los Angeles supports the full continuum of research, translating scientific discoveries into life-changing treatments for patients around the globe. As a pediatric academic medical center, CHLA is also home to the Chuck Lorre Pediatric Health Education Institute, which encompasses education programs throughout the institution. The hospital’s commitment to building stronger, healthier communities is evident in CHLA’s efforts to enhance health education and literacy, introduce more people to careers in healthcare, and fight food insecurity. To learn more, follow CHLA on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and X, and visit CHLA.org.
Top 10 in the Nation, No. 1 in California: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Again Honored for Excellence in Care
