Mayo Clinic ranked among ‘Best Children’s Hospitals’ by U.S. News & World Report

Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester is ranked No. 1 in Minnesota in the U.S. News & World Report 2023–24 rankings of the "Best Children's Hospitals." Nationally, Mayo Clinic Children's Center ranked as a top-performing children's hospital in eight of the 10 pediatric specialties considered in the rankings.

The rankings identify the top 50 children's hospitals in each of 10 specialties considered. Ranking in those specialties demonstrates broad-based excellence and the effectiveness of the team-based approach that is the hallmark of the Mayo Clinic Model of Care.

"Mayo Clinic Children's Center takes great pride in maintaining its consistent position as one of the premier children's hospitals nationwide," says Randall Flick, M.D., medical director for Mayo Clinic Children's Center. "Our enduring dedication to delivering exceptional care to our patients stands as a testament to our cutting-edge technology and unparalleled pediatric expertise."

Mayo Clinic Children's Center also continues to be No. 1 in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings for the five-state region of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

"We are honored to be entrusted with the well-being of children, supporting them from prenatal stages to their journey into adulthood," Dr. Flick says. "I commend the dedicated team at Mayo Clinic Children's Center for their unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional and empathetic care to each and every young patient."

Mayo Clinic is the medical center most recognized as a top choice for patients and families by U.S. News & World Report and many other ranking organizations. Many agencies rate quality in healthcare. Mayo Clinic is the only healthcare organization that consistently ranks among the top providers nationwide regardless of the quality measure used.