U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Northwestern Medicine is proud to have six hospitals ranked among "America’s Best," including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the only Illinois hospital to be ranked No. 1 for 15 straight years, by U.S. News & World Report, 2026 – 2027. Anchored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital, which is nationally ranked in 10 clinical specialties, we’re leading the quest for better care in the Chicago area and beyond.
Eight U.S. News & World Report badges for 2025-2026.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is the only Illinois hospital to be ranked No. 1 for 15 straight years and nationally ranked in 10 clinical specialties.

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Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital is ranked No. 6 in the Chicago Metro Area and Illinois.

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Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital

Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital is ranked No. 13 in Chicago Metro Area and in Illinois.

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Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is ranked No. 7 in the Chicago Metro Area and in Illinois, and nationally ranked in five clinical specialties.

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Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital

Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital is ranked No. 2 in the Chicago Metro Area and Illinois.

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Northwestern Medicine McHenry, Huntley and Woodstock Hospitals

Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital together are ranked No. 10 in the Chicago Metro Area and Illinois.

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Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital

Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital is ranked No. 13 (tie) in the Chicago Metro Area and Illinois.

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