BALTIMORE, NOV. 4, 2025 – For a second year in a row, Kennedy Krieger Institute has been recognized as a Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings assist parents and caregivers, along with their physicians, in navigating the challenges of choosing the best possible care for children with serious illnesses or complex medical needs.
The recognition honors both Kennedy Krieger and Johns Hopkins Children’s Center for their joint program in Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health.
This program offers interdisciplinary, team-based, and patient- and family-centered clinical services through outpatient care, as well as specialty inpatient and rehabilitative services.
“We are grateful to U.S. News & World Report for recognizing this dedicated group of clinicians for a second year in a row,” said Bradley Schlaggar, MD, PhD, President and CEO of Kennedy Krieger. “They have worked diligently to respond to the needs of our patients at a time when requests for behavioral health services across the nation have greatly expanded. They are so deserving of this recognition.”
To create their list of outstanding hospitals, U.S. News collected and analyzed data from115 children’s hospitals and surveyed thousands of pediatric specialists. Children’s hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level and quality of hospital resources directly related to patient care and expert opinion among pediatric specialists.
“To win this honor for a second time is terrific news,” said John Campo, MD, Vice President of Psychiatric Services at Kennedy Krieger and Director of Mental Health at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. “Our services, faculty, and staff continue to grow in quality, size, and scope, and the collaborative relationship across Kennedy Krieger and Johns Hopkins has never been stronger.”
The full rankings for the 2025-2026 Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll, regional and specialty rankings can be found at USNews.com.
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About Kennedy Krieger Institute
Kennedy Krieger Institute, an internationally known, non-profit organization located in the greater Baltimore/Washington, D.C. region, transforms the lives of nearly 30,000 individuals a year through inpatient and outpatient medical, behavioral health and wellness therapies, home and community services, school-based programs, training and education for professionals and advocacy. Kennedy Krieger provides a wide range of services for children, adolescents and adults with diseases, disorders or injuries that impact the nervous system, ranging from mild to severe. The Institute is home to a team of investigators who contribute to the understanding of how disorders develop, while at the same time pioneer new interventions and methods of early diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Visit www.KennedyKrieger.org/ for more information about Kennedy Krieger.
