Best Children’s Hospitals Rankings Announced

Children’s Mercy has once again been named among the nation’s top pediatric hospitals in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings, earning Top 50 recognition in 10 specialties.

This year three Children’s Mercy specialties placed among the top 25 nationwide: Diabetes and Endocrinology at #14, Nephrology tied at #14 and Urology at #17.

Children’s Mercy specialties’ rankings:

·       Diabetes & Endocrinology (#14)

·       Nephrology / Kidney (#14)

·       Urology (#17)

·       Gastroenterology / GI Surgery (#22)

·       Cardiology & Heart Surgery (#26)

·       Pulmonology / Respiratory Disorders (#38)

·       Cancer (#39)

·       Orthopedics (#41)

·       Neurology & Neurosurgery (#45)

·       Behavioral Health (Top 50)

"This recognition reflects the dedication of our entire team and the trust families place in us every day," said Alejandro Quiroga, MD, MBA, President and CEO of Children's Mercy. "At Children's Mercy, we're here to make it all better for kids and families. This honor reflects what's possible when talented people come together with a shared purpose and a relentless commitment to excellence. I'm grateful to every physician, nurse, researcher and team member who brings that commitment to life every day."

The annual rankings are designed to help families identify hospitals that excel in treating children with the most complex medical needs. U.S. News surveyed nearly 150 pediatric centers, gathering clinical and operational data. This data was then combined with results from a reputational survey in which board-certified pediatric specialists were asked where they would send the sickest children in their specialty. Get additional information at childrensmercy.org/rankings.