Where a competitive score sits
Target band: 85th–95th percentile (SSAT percentile)
This band is a derived target for preparation, not an official cutoff. The Lawrenceville School does not publish an average or minimum SSAT score; admission is holistic.
Admissions at a glance
- Location
- Lawrenceville, New Jersey
- School type
- Boarding & Day
- Grades
- 9–12, PG
- SSAT level
- Upper Level
- Application deadline
- January 15
Source: https://www.lawrenceville.org/admission/application-process · verified Jun 23, 2026
What SSAT score do you need?
There's no published "required" SSAT score for The Lawrenceville School, but competitive applicants generally aim for the 85th–95th percentile. Rather than chase a number, find the specific skills costing you points and close them — that's what the free diagnostic does. You can also try the SSAT score calculator to convert raw scores into an estimated scaled score and percentile.
Admissions notes
Lawrenceville requires standardized testing. Applicants for grades 9 and 10 submit the SSAT or ISEE (state or district standardized tests are also accepted); grade 11 applicants may submit the SSAT, PSAT, SAT, or ACT; and grade 12 or post-graduate applicants submit the PSAT, SAT, or ACT. The application deadline is January 15, with decisions on March 10. Review is holistic, and Lawrenceville publishes no average or minimum SSAT — treat any target band as preparation guidance, not a guarantee.
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FAQ
What SSAT level do I take for Lawrenceville?
Applicants for grades 9 and 10 take the Upper Level SSAT (or the ISEE). Upper-grade applicants have more options, including the PSAT, SAT, or ACT.
When is the Lawrenceville application deadline?
January 15, with admission decisions released March 10.
Does Lawrenceville have a minimum SSAT score?
No. Lawrenceville does not publish a minimum or average SSAT score; admission is holistic. A strong score — competitive applicants often land in the 85th–95th percentile range — helps, but it is only one part of the application.
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