The average PSAT score for 10th graders is roughly in the low 900s out of 1520, with many sources centering it around about 920–950 as a national midpoint.

Quick Scoop on 10th‑Grade PSAT Averages

For 10th graders (sophomores), testing data and guides that summarize College Board score reports show:

  • The average PSAT score for 10th graders is about 920 total (Evidence‑Based Reading and Writing + Math).
  • Other summaries using recent PSAT/NMSQT “Understanding Scores” data describe the 50th percentile range for 10th graders as about 920–1010 , which still puts the “typical” student in the low‑900s.
  • The overall PSAT scale runs from 320 to 1520 , so that average 10th‑grade score sits a bit below the middle of the total possible range.

A simple way to think about it:
If a 10th grader scores around 920–1000 , they’re roughly in the middle of the national pack for sophomores; much above 1000 means they’re ahead of average, and pushing past 1180–1200 usually puts them into the top 10–15% of test takers.

Why the “Average” Can Look Slightly Different

Different sites may quote slightly different numbers because they:

  • Use different years of College Board data.
  • Round to a single point (for example, “920”) or give a range (such as “920–1010”).

But they all cluster around that low‑900s mark for the average PSAT score for 10th graders.

Mini FAQ

  • Is 1000 a good score for a 10th grader?
    Yes, 1000 is above the typical 10th‑grade average of about 920 and falls around or above the 50th percentile range.
  • What score is “top tier” for a 10th grader?
    Scores around 1180–1220 and higher are commonly associated with the 90th percentile or above for 10th graders.

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