Fairview Masonic Children’s University Hospital is top ranked in the Twin Cities in 2026

Fairview Masonic Children's University Hospital is once again the top-ranked children's hospital in the Twin Cities and the No. 2 children's hospital in Minnesota, according to U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals 2026-27 rankings.

The hospital also earned national recognition for pediatric cancer care and pediatric gastroenterology. This marks the 19th consecutive year Masonic Children's Hospital has been recognized for providing high-quality, compassionate pediatric care close to home.

"Every child who comes through our doors brings a story, a family, and a future we are privileged to help protect," said Catherine Larson-Nath, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist with University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) who cares for patients at Masonic Children's Hospital. "This recognition is meaningful because it reflects the compassion, skill, and dedication our teams bring to children and families every day."

Specialized care for kids

From a simple ear infection to pediatric emergency care to life-changing surgery, Masonic Children's Hospital provides comprehensive care for kids at every stage of childhood.

Together with M Physicians, the clinical practice group of the University of Minnesota Medical School, our teams bring specialized expertise, leading-edge treatments, and the latest research to patients and families.

Our 254-bed children's hospital is connected to dozens of Fairview primary care and urgent care clinics across Minnesota, offering services spanning more than 60 pediatric specialties.

"For families facing a complex diagnosis like cancer, having highly specialized care means bringing together experts from across disciplines to build a treatment plan around the needs of each individual child," said Karim Thomas Sadak, MD, MPH, MSE, pediatric hematologist and oncologist with M Physicians at Masonic Children's Hospital. "Our teams care for the whole child, supporting their physical, emotional, and cultural needs so that they can heal, grow, and get back to being a kid."

About U.S. News & World Report rankings

The annual Best Children's Hospitals rankings are based on a rigorous review of pediatric care, combining clinical data from children's hospitals with input from pediatric specialists nationwide. The process considers measures such as outcomes, patient safety, infection prevention, and nurse staffing, providing families with another resource as they make important decisions about where to seek care.