Lurie Children’s Hospital Earned Top Honor Roll Status
The Chicago facility was named among the nation's best pediatric hospitals for 2026-2027.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Children’s Health
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U.S. News & World Report selected Lurie Children's Hospital for its 2026-2027 Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll. The facility also tied as the top-performing pediatric hospital in the Midwest.
Why it matters
This recognition identifies top-performing medical facilities, helping families in Chicago and across the Midwest understand where to seek specialized pediatric care.
The honor roll status is based on 2026-2027 assessments of specialty performance and regional data. Lurie Children's Hospital achieved national rankings of 3rd in urology, 6th in neurology and neurosurgery, and 8th in nephrology.
The players
Lurie Children's Hospital
A Chicago-based pediatric medical center providing specialized care in fields such as urology, neurology, and nephrology.
U.S. News & World Report
A publisher of national hospital rankings and performance assessments for healthcare facilities.
Cincinnati Children's
A pediatric hospital that tied with Lurie Children's for top status in the Midwest region.
Nationwide Children's Hospital
An Ohio-based pediatric medical center recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Midwest.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
A Chicago-area medical center that tied for top regional hospital status in Illinois.
The details
The rankings are derived from comprehensive specialty performance assessments and regional data collection by U.S. News & World Report. These metrics evaluate how well facilities handle complex pediatric conditions across various departments, including neurology, urology, and nephrology.
Timeline
The honor roll recognition covers the 2026-2027 period.
Health Landscape
The U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll serves as a standardized benchmark for institutional quality in pediatric medicine. This ranking confirms that the facility remains at the forefront of the current standard of care for complex pediatric conditions.
If you are evaluating care options for a child with complex urological, neurological, or renal needs, this ranking provides insight into established specialty performance. Discuss with your child's primary physician whether these specialized centers align with your specific care requirements.
The takeaway
Understanding how facilities are ranked can help families make informed decisions about where to seek complex pediatric medical interventions. When managing a chronic health concern, prioritize conversations with your specialist about the specific care resources available at your local hospitals.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Belleville News-Democrat.
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