Seattle Children's ranks among nation's top 10 children's hospitals for third straight year

Seattle Children's ranks No. 1 in Washington state and ties for No. 1 in the Pacific region in latest U.S. News & World Report

SEATTLE, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third year in a row, Seattle Children's has achieved the U.S. News & World Report's  Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll, a distinction awarded to only 10 children's hospitals across the country. 

Seattle Children's was named the No. 1 pediatric hospital in Washington state and ranked No. 1 in the Pacific region in a tie. The Pacific region includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. 

The rankings help parents and caregivers, along with their physicians, navigate the challenges of choosing the best possible care for children with serious illnesses or complex medical needs. The rankings also reflect an organization's dedication to clinical outcomes, quality improvement and patient safety. 

"Earning a spot among the nation's top 10 children's hospitals for the third consecutive year is a testament to every team member who shows up daily with purpose and dedication," said Seattle Children's CEO Dr. Christopher A. Longhurst. "It takes our entire team working together to guide caregivers through complex medical decisions and deliver world-class care, confirming our commitment to our mission of hope, care and cures." 

Seattle Children's ranked in every specialty evaluated, with four specialties placing in the nation's top 10: 

• Cancer 
• Diabetes & Endocrinology 
• Nephrology 
• Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 

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.   

The full rankings for the 2026-2027 Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll, regional and specialty rankings can be found at USNews.com. 

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About Seattle Children's
Seattle Children's mission is to provide hope, care and cures to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Together, Seattle Children's Hospital, Research Institute and Foundation deliver superior patient care, identify new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and raise funds to create better futures for patients.

Ranked as one of the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Seattle Children's serves as the pediatric and adolescent academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest geographic region of any children's hospital in the country. As one of the nation's top pediatric research centers, Seattle Children's Research Institute is internationally recognized for its work in neurosciences, immunology, cancer, infectious disease, injury prevention and much more. Seattle Children's Foundation, along with Seattle Children's Guild Association – the largest all-volunteer fundraising network for any hospital in the country – works with our generous community to raise funds for lifesaving care and research. 

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SOURCE Seattle Children's