Rath National School is a Roman Catholic, co-educational primary school in the parish of Emo, Ballybrittas, Co. Laois. Founded in 1857, the school is dedicated to the full and harmonious development of its pupils—cognitive, intellectual, physical, cultural, moral, and spiritual. It provides a comprehensive curriculum including specialized support through its Autism Resource Centre and promotes student engagement through various extracurricular activities such as sports, music, ICT, student council, and the Green Schools program.