What does a 150-159 LSAT score mean?

The national median is about 153, so this band runs from just below average to well above it. 97 of the 196 schools in our dataset have medians in the 150-159 range.

Two tools for this score range: the score converter and the what-if chances tool, which shows how a few more points change your odds.

Percentile ranks are LSAC's official 2023-2026 testing years table ("percent below"). School-median counts come from our dataset of 196 ABA-approved schools (Fall 2025 entering-class medians via ABA 509 disclosures, compiled by ILRG). Both read October 12, 2026.

The percentile: 37th to 68th percentile

A score of 150-159 sits at the 37th to 68th percentile of all LSAT test takers. Percentile means the share of scores below yours, not the share of questions you got right. Near the top of the scale, a few points move you past a huge share of test takers. Near the middle, the same few points move you less.

What it means for admissions

This is competitive territory for many regional schools. At 155+, you are above the median at a large share of schools, which is where scholarship conversations start. Below 153, admission is realistic at many schools but money is thin.

The honest rule that holds at every band: schools publish a 25th-75th percentile LSAT band for each entering class. Landing above a school's 75th percentile is the strongest position for both admission and scholarship money. Landing between the 25th and 75th keeps you competitive. Landing below the 25th means the rest of your application has to do heavy lifting.

Should you retake?

• Retake if your practice-test average is clearly above this band and your target schools' medians sit above it.
• Apply if this score already clears the 75th percentile at the schools on your list.
• Wait if you have the months but your practice scores are not there yet. Close the practice gap first, then spend the attempt.

Run the numbers: our retake calculator gives a rule-based verdict from your current score, goal, practice average, and months available.

How to move up from here

The difference between 152 and 158 is usually consistency: fewer careless misses, cleaner timing, better review habits. A wrong-answer journal and blind review of every miss moves this band faster than more timed tests.

Frequently asked questions

Is a 155 a good LSAT score?

It is above the national median and competitive at many schools. Whether it is "good" depends on your list: compare it to each school's published 25th-75th band.

Should I retake a 157?

If your practice average is higher and your target schools' medians sit above 157, yes. If 157 already clears your schools' 75ths, apply.

Last updated October 12, 2026