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A school's median LSAT is the middle score of its students. Medians run across all 196 ABA schools. See top schools and why medians matter.
Quick answer: a school’s median LSAT is the middle score of its students. Half scored at or above it, and half scored at or below it. Medians run from 139 to 175 across the 196 ABA law schools, and the middle school’s median is 159. For the national test taker numbers, see the average LSAT score guide.
Medians affect rankings, so schools watch them closely. If your LSAT is at or above a school’s median, you help its numbers. That can help your admission odds and your scholarship offer. Aim for the median of your target schools at the least. See what LSAT score do I need.
Median vs Average LSAT Score
A median is the middle score, and an average adds up all scores and divides. The average test taker scores about 152, while the median test taker scores about 154. Law schools report medians. Check yours with the law school admissions calculator.
Sources
Percentiles come from LSAC data for the 2023 to 2026 testing years. School numbers come from the 2025 ABA 509 disclosures, shown on each school’s page. Raw score numbers are our estimate for a typical test, built from published charts. They are not official, and each real test has its own chart. See LSAC on LSAT scoring.
