I would say that there are gifted kids thriving at just about every college in the US. But, that doesn't mean that any given gifted kid could thrive at any given college in the US. Colleges and Universities have personalities just like people do. They key is to find the right personality match. In the long run, the best thing is to have your student visit the colleges she is interested in and see if the fit.
What were the traits in your daughter that made it hard for her to fit into the schools she had trouble at? What does this current school offer that works for her? What does she love? What can't she stand? With these things in mind, perhaps some of us might be able to give you some guidance about what colleges might best suit her.
