UC Davis Children's Hospital Ranked Among Best Hospitals for 2026-2027

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

In the 2026-2027 rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, UC Davis Children's Hospital ranked eighth in California.

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UC Davis Children's Hospital was named a Best Children’s Hospital 2026-2027 by U.S. News & World Report.

UC Davis Children's Hospital achieved significant regional and national rankings by being named among the best children's hospitals for the 2026-2027 period by U.S. News & World Report.

Regional and Overall Ranking Success

UC Davis Children's Hospital achieved significant success in the 2026-2027 list published by U.S. News & World Report.

The hospital ranked 8th overall in California and secured the 9th position in the Pacific Region.

Rankings in Specialty Areas

In the published list, the hospital also managed to rank high in various specialty branches.

Ranking 21st in Pediatric Nephrology, the institution also placed 42nd in Neonatology.

Collaborations and Orthopedics

The hospital reinforced its success in specialized fields through partnerships.

It ranked 36th in Pediatric Orthopedics in collaboration with Shriners Children’s Northern California.

Assessment by Management and Experts

Hospital management stated that these rankings demonstrate the institution's dedication.

Satyan Lakshminrusimha stated that these rankings emphasize the importance of the care provided to children in Sacramento and Northern California.

Evaluation Process and Criteria

Comprehensive data analyses and expert opinions were taken into account in creating the rankings.

U.S. News and RTI International evaluated 114 children's hospitals in terms of clinical outcomes and hospital resources.