LSAT Percentiles and Score Conversion Chart (2026)

Complete LSAT Percentile & Score Chart

Calculated Distribution for the Law School Admission Test (120-180 Range).

LSAT Score Percentile Rank Rarity (Approx.) Test Takers Scored Lower
180Perfect Score99.9%1 in 1,000999 out of 1000
17999.9%1 in 1,000999 out of 1000
17899.8%1 in 500499 out of 500
17799.7%1 in 333332 out of 333
17699.6%1 in 250249 out of 250
17599.5%1 in 200199 out of 200
17499.2%1 in 125124 out of 125
17398.8%1 in 8382 out of 83
17298.3%1 in 5958 out of 59
17197.9%1 in 4847 out of 48
170T14 Target Score97.4%1 in 3837 out of 38
16996.7%1 in 3029 out of 30
16895.8%1 in 2423 out of 24
16794.7%1 in 1918 out of 19
16693.1%1 in 14.527 out of 29
16590.5%1 in 10.519 out of 21
16488.6%1 in 8.87 out of 8
16386.1%1 in 7.26 out of 7
16282.9%1 in 5.84 out of 5
16179.4%1 in 4.94 out of 5
160Strong / Competitive76.0%1 in 4.13 out of 4
15972.0%1 in 3.57 out of 10
15868.0%1 in 3.12 out of 3
15763.6%1 in 2.76 out of 10
15659.5%1 in 2.43 out of 5
15555.0%1 in 2.211 out of 20
15450.6%1 in 2.01 out of 2
15346.4%1 in 1.89 out of 20
15242.5%1 in 1.72 out of 5
151Average (Mean)38.2%1 in 1.63 out of 8
15034.4%1 in 1.51 out of 3
14518.5%1 in 1.21 out of 5
1408.5%1 in 1.11 out of 11
1353.5%1 in 1.031 out of 28
1301.2%1 in 1.011 out of 83
1200.1%Bottom1 out of 1000

Understanding the LSAT Distribution Data

The chart above provides a detailed breakdown of LSAT percentiles, which law school admission committees rely heavily on to compare applicants. The LSAT is scored on a scale from 120 to 180, and the distribution creates a classic bell curve.

What Does My LSAT Percentile Mean?

Your percentile indicates the percentage of test-takers who scored lower than you over a three-year rolling period. For example, if you score a 165, you sit in the 90.5th percentile. This means out of 100 randomly selected test-takers, you scored higher than roughly 90 of them.

Why is 170 the "Magic Number"?

A score of 170 marks the 97.4th percentile. Because top 14 (T14) law schools in the US are incredibly competitive, their median accepted LSAT scores generally hover at or above this mark. Achieving a 170+ significantly increases your statistical probability of being admitted into prestigious programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good LSAT score?

A "good" score is subjective and depends entirely on your target institution. Generally, a score above the median of 151 is a solid starting point. A score of 160+ is highly competitive for top 100 regional schools, while a 170+ is generally required for T14 schools.

Do law schools look at my score or my percentile?

While admissions committees see both, they primarily use your raw converted score (the 120-180 number) for their internal metrics and reporting to institutions like the ABA and US News & World Report.

Methodology:
The percentiles presented in this chart are aggregated approximations based on recent three-year rolling data reported by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). Percentiles may shift slightly (typically by 0.1% to 0.5%) from year to year based on test-taker volume and performance.
Percentile Rank Formula: $PR = \frac{CF - (0.5 \times f)}{N} \times 100$
Where $CF$ is cumulative frequency, $f$ is frequency of the score, and $N$ is total test-takers.

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