Nine Care Centers on the U.S. News Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll Are Members of SV-ONE

We’re proud to share that nine of the ten hospitals featured on the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll are members of the Single Ventricle Outcomes Network (SV-ONE).

Each year, U.S. News & World Report identifies the nation’s top children’s hospitals using a rigorous, data-driven methodology designed to help families find the best care for their child. Hospitals earn points for excellence across 11 pediatric specialties including cardiology and heart surgery, cancer, neonatology, and orthopedics, based on performance in clinical outcomes, efficient coordination of care, and provision of care-related resources. Those with the highest overall performance earn a place on the prestigious Honor Roll.

In the 2025–2026 rankings, 86 hospitals were recognized for excellence in at least one specialty. Of those, 10 earned Honor Roll distinction. Nine of them are part of our Learning Health Network.

Congratulations to these SV-ONE member hospitals recognized on the 2025-2026 U.S. News Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll:

• Boston Children’s Hospital

• Children’s Hospital Colorado

• Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

• Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

• Children’s National Hospital (Washington, D.C.)

• Cincinnati Children’s

• Nationwide Children’s Hospital (Columbus, OH)

• Rady Children’s Hospital (San Diego, CA)

• Texas Children’s Hospital (Houston, TX)

SV-ONE Centers Represent Excellence in Cardiology and Heart Surgery

In addition to the overall Honor Roll, U.S. News & World Report also recognizes the nation’s top hospitals within each pediatric specialty. These specialty rankings highlight institutions delivering exceptional care in areas such as pediatric cancer, orthopedics, in addition to cardiology and heart surgery.

Amongst the Pediatric Cardiology and Heart Surgery rankings, 18 of the top 25 hospitals are members of SV-ONE. This remarkable representation underscores our members’ collective expertise, innovation, and dedication to improving outcomes for individuals with single ventricle heart disease and other complex cardiac conditions.

Together, SV-ONE member hospitals are not only setting national standards for excellence but also advancing collaborative learning to improve care for children and families everywhere.

Learn more about the 2025–2026 U.S. News Best Children’s Hospitals rankings here.