Children’s Hospital Colorado Again Named a Top Children’s Hospital

Children’s Hospital Colorado has once again earned national recognition on the U.S. News & World Report 2026-2027 Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll, a distinction awarded to only 10 children’s hospitals in the United States. Ranked No. 1 in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, Children’s Colorado continues to lead in pediatric care, innovation and outcomes for families in our communities and beyond.

Among the nation’s best in five specialties

In addition to its top state and regional ranking, Children’s Colorado was recognized for excellence across all ranked specialties. Five of its specialties landed among the national Top 10: 

• Cardiology and heart surgery, No. 2
• Diabetes and endocrinology, No. 5
• Pulmonology and lung surgery, No. 6
• Gastroenterology and GI surgery, No. 8
• Neonatology, No. 8

Extraordinary care in life-changing moments

“Every day, we are honored to be part of the moments that matter most, helping families navigate both the challenges and celebrations that shape a child’s life,” said Jena Hausmann, president and CEO of Children’s Colorado. “This recognition belongs to our extraordinary team members whose compassion, expertise and unwavering commitment go above and beyond to make a difference for children and families every day. We are deeply grateful for the trust families place in us and inspired to support them in the moments that can change everything.”

Rankings help families navigate complex care

U.S. News ranked the Top 50 centers in each of the 11 pediatric specialties: cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery, neonatology, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonology and lung surgery, urology and behavioral health. These rankings assist parents and caregivers, along with their physicians, in navigating the challenges of finding the best possible care for children with serious illnesses or complex medical needs.

How hospitals earn a 'Best' designation

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 Colorado’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.