Johns Hopkins All Children’s Named Florida’s No. 1 children’s hospital for third year

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg has once again been named the No. 1 children’s hospital in Florida, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.

This marks the third straight year the hospital has earned the state’s top honor and remains the only ranked pediatric hospital in the Tampa Bay region. Johns Hopkins All Children’s also tied for No. 4 in the Southeast, its highest regional ranking to date.

For Tampa Bay’s business and healthcare community, the recognition reinforces the region’s growing reputation for excellence in research, innovation and clinical care.

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What happened

The 19th annual U.S. News & World Report rankings list Johns Hopkins All Children’s among the nation’s top 50 hospitals in eight specialties:

Diabetes and endocrinology, No. 17
Neurology and neurosurgery, No. 22
Orthopaedics, No. 25
Pulmonology and lung surgery, No. 33
Cancer, No. 37
Cardiology and heart surgery, No. 39
Urology, No. 43
Nephrology, No. 49

The diabetes and endocrinology program’s No. 17 ranking marks the hospital’s best performance in any specialty to date.

“We are honored to be named the No. 1 children’s hospital in Florida for the third year in a row, and most importantly, this recognition reflects what it means for the families who depend on us,” said Alicia Schulhof, president of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. “Parents deserve the very best care for their children, and that’s exactly what they can expect when they come to Johns Hopkins All Children’s.”

For this year’s rankings, U.S. News and RTI International collected and analyzed data from children’s hospitals nationwide. The study examined clinical outcomes, adherence to best practices and the quality of hospital resources related to patient care.

What’s next

Since joining the Johns Hopkins Health System in 2011, Johns Hopkins All Children’s has collaborated with its Baltimore counterpart on research and treatment initiatives. Johns Hopkins Children’s Center in Baltimore ranked nationally in 10 specialty areas and No. 1 in Maryland.

Locally, the St. Petersburg hospital has expanded its network of outpatient care centers and partnerships with regional hospitals, increasing access to specialized pediatric care across Tampa Bay.

Founded in 1926, the hospital operates as a 259-bed teaching and research institution and remains a key contributor to the region’s healthcare workforce and economy.

What this means for Tampa Bay

For Tampa Bay’s business leaders, this recognition highlights more than clinical excellence. It positions the region as a growing center for pediatric innovation, training and investment.

Economic growth: The hospital attracts medical talent, philanthropic funding and national attention to the area.
Workforce development: As a teaching hospital, Johns Hopkins All Children’s helps train the next generation of pediatric specialists.
Community trust: Its consistent rankings strengthen public confidence in local healthcare infrastructure.

Looking ahead

With its third consecutive No. 1 ranking in Florida, Johns Hopkins All Children’s continues to raise the standard for children’s healthcare in Tampa Bay. For families, it represents world-class expertise close to home. For the business community, it underscores the region’s growing strength as a hub for medical excellence, innovation and impact.