St. Anne's Primary School is situated in the town of Rathkeale and is in close proximity to the Catholic Church. The school was established in 1958 by the Sisters of Mercy. The Catholic Bishop of Limerick is its patron. It serves pupils from the town and parish of Rathkeale. It is a co-educational school with boys attending until they have completed first class. They then transfer for the most part to St. Joseph's Boys National School which is situated across the road from St. Anne's.