Yale New Haven Children's Hospital Earns Top Marks, Ranks High In US News' Best Children’s Hospitals

NEW HAVEN, CT — U.S. News & World Report released its 19th edition of Best Children’s Hospitals, an annual evaluation of pediatric hospitals by specialty and by location.

New Haven was represented.

Yale New Haven Children's Hospital ranked first in Connecticut, second in New England, and is nationally ranked in five children's specialties.

Read that full report here.

According to a new release, U.S. News has been evaluating specialty care at pediatric hospitals since 2007. Its Best Children’s Hospitals is designed to 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.

A hospital that has earned a “Best” designation may be a good option for families to consider, in consultation with their child’s medical provider(s) and care team.

U.S. News now evaluates 11 pediatric specialties. The 2025-2026 edition includes the second annual evaluation of the Best Children's Hospitals for Pediatric & Adolescent Behavioral Health, in which U.S. News evaluated hospitals for their care of children and teens in mental and behavioral health conditions such as autism, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, language and learning disorders, and substance abuse and addiction.

“U.S. News has long assisted parents and caregivers in finding the best possible care for children with serious illnesses or complex medical needs. Our annual rankings of pediatric hospitals provide a roadmap to exceptional care for families, not just by specialty, but also by region and state,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News.

“The data are clear: one in five U.S. children has a mental, emotional, behavioral or developmental disorder and nearly one in three youth ages 12 to 17 are navigating a mental or behavioral health condition,” Harder added. “U.S. News' continued evaluation of the top hospitals for pediatric and adolescent behavioral health empowers families with the information they need to make the most informed decisions for their child’s well-being and health.”